Senior Navigation Systems Engineering Manager

Johnson & Johnson

Senior Navigation Systems Engineering Manager leading multidisciplinary systems engineering for surgical navigation systems. Managing requirements life cycle and regulatory compliance in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $137,000 - $235,750 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading multidisciplinary systems engineering teams, managing the end-to-end requirements lifecycle, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in Model-Based Systems Engineering and skilled in risk management for surgical navigation systems.

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Multidisciplinary Systems EngineeringSurgical Navigation SystemsRequirements Management ToolsISO 14971 ComplianceModel-Based Systems Engineering

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Hard Skills

Systems Engineering PrinciplesProduct Development LifecycleStatistical MethodsDesign Control ActivitiesRisk ManagementInterface SpecificationsDesign-For-Reliability PracticesTechnical WritingSample Size CalculationAgile Methodology

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsProblem SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

DOORSJamaPolarionPythonLabVIEWMATLAB

Certifications & Qualifications

CQECQASix Sigma

Industry Keywords

Surgical Robotic SystemsClass II Medical DevicesClass III Medical DevicesEmbedded SystemsFirmware TestingElectromechanical Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop a multidisciplinary systems engineering team responsible for the definition of system architecture
Own the end‑to‑end requirements lifecycle, ensuring seamless flow‑down and traceability from clinical user needs
Drive close collaboration across hardware, software, controls, mechanical, clinical, and V&V teams
Lead system architecture development for surgical navigation systems
Lead system‑level risk management activities in accordance with ISO 14971
Own and lead software subsystem requirements
Accountable for execution of all design control activities
Chair and lead system‑level design reviews, architecture reviews, and risk mitigation reviews
Define, control, and maintain system and subsystem interfaces and interface specifications
Drive the integration of design‑for‑reliability practices
Partner with Human Factors Engineering and Clinical Engineering
Lead standards and regulatory compliance efforts
Collaborate with reliability and test engineering teams
Support design transfer and product launch activities
Utilize Model‑Based Systems Engineering and UML practices
Investigate and document nonconformances, deviations, and test failures
Interface with regulatory affairs, quality, manufacturing, and clinical teams
Communicate system‑level risks, roadblocks, and opportunities to senior management
Identify critical paths during product development, address bottlenecks and risks and facilitate problem solving across R&D teams
Support project resource and schedule planning.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in systems engineering, Mechatronics Electrical Engineering, or related field
7+ years of experience in multidisciplinary systems engineering
5+ years of experience in surgical robotic systems, surgical navigation systems or complex multidisciplinary medical devices
3+ Experience leading systems engineering teams
Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and product development lifecycle (e.g., V-model, waterfall, Agile)
Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Jama, Polarion)
Excellent technical writing and communication skills
Preferred: Experience with Class II or Class III medical devices
Preferred: Knowledge of embedded systems, firmware/software testing, or electromechanical systems
Preferred: Familiarity with test automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB)
Preferred: Certification in CQE, CQA, or Six Sigma is a plus
Proficient in sample size calculation and statistical methods for analyzing data.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Participating in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Long-term incentive program
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year