Senior Systems Engineer

About the role

Career-defining. Life-changing.

At iRhythm, you'll have the opportunity to grow your skills and your career while impacting the lives of people around the world. iRhythm is shaping a future where everyone, everywhere can access the best possible cardiac health solutions. Every day, we collaborate, create, and constantly reimagine what's possible. We think big and move fast, driven by our commitment to put patients first and improve lives. We need builders like you. Curious and innovative problem solvers looking for the chance to meaningfully shape the future of cardiac health, our company, and your career

About This Role

As a Senior Systems Engineer within the Research & Systems Engineering team, you will play a key role in the development and enhancement of Mobile Applications supporting the Zio service.

This position requires close collaboration with Firmware engineers, Software Engineers, and cross-functional partners including Product/UX/Labeling, Human Factors, and Product Security, to facilitate the launch of both SaMD and non-medical device mobile applications.

This role provides an opportunity to engage with an experienced team, obtain comprehensive insight into integrated systems, and make significant contributions to the successful delivery of software projects in both US and international markets.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate stakeholder discussions to define and document system and subsystem requirements as well as workflows, balancing technical, regulatory, and business objectives.
• Oversee the end-to-end data flow from the medical device, through mobile connectivity (e.g., BLE, Cellular, Wi-Fi), and into the cloud infrastructure.
• Maintain and update system architecture documents and models to accurately reflect current designs.
• Contribute to the management of trace matrices linking design inputs to outputs at both system and enterprise levels.
• Review and provide input on design deliverables including software specifications, design documentation, and V&V strategies, including test protocols and reports as well as regulatory submissions.
• Participate in risk management throughout product development and during field complaint investigations.
• Assist with design transfer and software deployment activities.
• Remain up-to-date with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering or related field required; NOTE: Candidates with a Master's or PhD may qualify with fewer years of relevant experience.
• Combined 5+ years of experience in systems engineering in a regulated industry (medical device preferred)
• Experience defining requirements and data flows for mobile applications (iOS/Android) connected to IoT hardware.
• Experience with standards compliance and risk management.
• Technical fluency to effectively translate concepts and collaborate with software and firmware developers.
• Strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills to align business, technical, and regulatory stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with software based medical devices (SaMD or SiMD) and familiarity with medical device regulations and standards (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 62304, IEC 60601-1)
• Familiarity with one or more IoT protocols - MQTT, CoAP, HTTP(S)
• Proficiency in the use of requirements management tools, such as Jama, Polarion, or DOORs
• Knowledge of INCOSE/EARS best practices and guidelines
• Knowledge of SysML, UML, or other modeling techniques.

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Location: Remote - US

Actual compensation may vary depending on job-related factors including knowledge, skills, experience, and work location.

Estimated Pay Range $115,000.00 - $149,000.00

About iRhythm Technologies iRhythm is a leading digital healthcare company that creates trusted solutions that detect, predict, and prevent disease. Combining wearable biosensors and cloud-based data analytics with powerful proprietary algorithms, iRhythm distills data from millions of heartbeats into clinically actionable information. Through a relentless focus on patient care, iRhythm's vision is to deliver better data, better insights, and better health for all.

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