Principal Systems Engineer, Cardiac Ablation Solutions

Medtronic

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Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Mounds View, MN
Salary
$134,400–$201,600 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Sep 28, 2026

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $186k
This role $168k
$124k most similar roles pay here $233k

This role pays less than 61% of similar roles. Most pay $150,600–$222,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $168k versus about $186k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Medtronic

Medtronic plc is the world's largest medical technology company by revenue, specializing in device-based therapies for over 70 health conditions.

Medtronic currently has 47 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $110,400–$165,600 across 45 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Systems Engineer, Cardiac Ablation Solutions

As a Principal Systems Engineer - Cardiac Ablation Solutions, you will join the Cardiac Ablation Solutions team to develop life-restoring therapies and healthcare solutions. You will be responsible for conducting interface testing within the system and during commercial support, while integrating systems into Electrophysiology cath lab hospital environments. Your daily work involves participating in cross-functional development teams to create integration, characterization, and troubleshooting documentation, as well as providing technical guidance to marketing, field engineering, and training departments. You will apply systems engineering principles to identify process improvements and define system architectures for medical device product development. The role requires expertise in Design Controls and a deep understanding of Electrophysiology within hospital settings. You will solve complex problems by integrating clinical evidence and technology to improve procedure efficiency and patient outcomes in the cardiac care continuum.

What does a Systems Engineer earn?

Median $158250 from 186 postings across 30 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Conduct interface testing within the system and during commercial support phases.
  • Integrate medical systems into Electrophysiology cath lab hospital environments.
  • Create integration, characterization, troubleshooting, training, and guidance documentation for cross-functional teams.
  • Apply systems engineering principles to identify and implement improvements in team processes.
  • Provide technical expertise to marketing, field engineering, and training departments.
  • Propose and implement changes to improve internal systems and operational procedures.

What we're looking for

  • A Bachelor's degree with at least 7 years of relevant experience is required.
  • A Master's degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience is required.
  • A PhD with at least 3 years of relevant experience is required.
  • Advanced understanding of Electrophysiology and comfort in a hospital environment (preferred).
  • Experience in Systems Engineering including defining systems architecture within medical device product development (preferred).
  • Experience with the application of Design Controls for medical devices (preferred).
  • Demonstrated ability to create strategies and influence cross-functionally (preferred).
  • Work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

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