Systems Engineering Intern

Spectral MD is a medical device company that focuses on using deep learning and optical imaging techniques to make diagnostic predictions with regards to wound healing potential.

The Systems Engineering Intern will assist with defining and analyzing system requirements in collaboration with cross-functional groups in a dynamic medical product development environment. Additional tasks include identifying and documenting system hazards, failure modes and risk mitigations as well as assisting with system verification and validation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and refine system requirements, ensuring they are clear, complete, and aligned with the intended product functionality.
• Contribute to the creation of verification and validation plans that outline the testing strategies and methodologies for confirming system performance and compliance.
• Apply risk assessment techniques to identify and prioritize risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Define test cases and acceptance criteria for system level verification of complex medical devices.
• Generate and maintain technical documentation and traceability matrices.

Qualifications:

Required education and experience:

• Recent undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in an accredited university.
• Field of study in Biomedical, Computer, or Software Engineering or other similar technical related fields.
• Self-starter who can structure and prioritize their work with limited direction in a lean organization.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Previous experience/interest in medical device development.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Solid understanding of systems engineering principles and their application in medical device product development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to critically evaluate complex technical challenges.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Spectral MD, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.