Principal Electrical Systems Architect

Siemens Healthineers

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Work type
Remote
Location
NTN GR
Salary
$170,380–$234,267 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
5 days ago
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This role pays less than 56% of similar roles. Most pay $173,845–$251,187 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $202k versus about $213k for comparable roles.

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About Siemens Healthineers

Siemens Healthineers is a leading global medical technology company, headquartered in Germany, that provides imaging, diagnostics, and artificial intelligence-driven solutions to healthcare providers.

Siemens Healthineers currently has 39 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,910–$171,754 across 39 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Electrical Systems Architect

The Principal Electrical Systems Architect joins the Medical Devices team to lead electrical system architecture across all product development phases, from concept and requirements definition through commercialization and post-market support. This role involves planning, calculating, designing, and testing experimental and operational electrical concepts while ensuring compliance with QMS and regulatory requirements. The architect drives technical decision-making, performs architectural trade studies, and mentors engineering teams. Key responsibilities include managing power architecture, grounding, isolation, EMC, leakage current, and safety compliance. The position requires expertise in IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, SPE-3000, and TUV/NRTL certifications, as well as supporting FDA, IDE, and MDR submissions. Candidates must possess a technical degree and experience developing Class II/III medical devices to solve complex multidisciplinary engineering challenges.

What you'll do

  • Lead electrical system architecture across all product development phases from concept to post-market support.
  • Drive technical decision-making and architectural trade studies to assess impacts on performance and regulatory compliance.
  • Apply advanced engineering principles and modeling to solve complex multidisciplinary technical challenges.
  • Mentor and provide technical leadership to electrical engineering teams and project development groups.
  • Establish best practices for system architecture, requirements management, and verification strategies.
  • Lead technical collaboration with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and external partners.
  • Manage technical risks, resource allocation, and the execution of key program deliverables.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related technical area required.
  • Master’s degree or above preferred.
  • 15+ years of experience developing Class II/III medical devices.
  • Experience leading systems through IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC), SPE-3000, and TUV/NRTL certification.
  • Deep expertise in power architecture, grounding, isolation, EMC, leakage current, and safety compliance.
  • Experience supporting FDA, IDE, and MDR submissions.
  • Strong communication skills required.
  • Export Control: “A successful candidate.

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