Principal Systems Engineer

Advanced Bionics is the global leader in the research and development of the most advanced cochlear implant systems in the world. Founded in 1993 and a subsidiary of the Sonova Group since 2009, The company has more than 900 employees worldwide with the distribution of its products in over 50 countries in the world. AB develops cutting-edge cochlear implant technology that allows recipients to hear their best.

At AB, our mission is to improve lives by developing, manufacturing, and supporting high-quality, state-of-the-art hearing technology for those with significant hearing loss. Become part of a highly motivated and qualified team and make a substantial improvement to people's quality of life.

Advanced Bionics searching for a Principal Systems Engineer.

Systems Engineering at Advanced Bionics is about understanding requirements, architecting, analyzing through suitable techniques, specifying, conducting feasibility studies and staying involved in the project through the course of integration. Systems engineering is a central role that spans the lifecycle of product development from requirements gathering to manufacturing transfer and post-market surveillance. In addition to having an area of strong technical competence, the ideal candidate, will also be a good communicator and develop a deep sense of market needs.

Job Function and Responsibilities:

Working with Marketing, Project Management and other R&D groups to guide requirements and generate product specifications.

Obtain a system level view to drive tradeoff analysis during product development while considering features, schedules, cost, complexity, risk and usability.

Conduct feasibility work on product / system components and features in area of technical expertise. Study and be able to propose suitable components, algorithms and solutions at the least in the area of expertise. Also be able model/implement the proposals using suitable techniques and tools.

Work with Electrical (RF, Board & IC), Firmware, Software and Mechanical teams during the product development and system integration phase.

Work with R&T and other R&D groups to define architectures for future products and systems with a solid understanding of market needs.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Strong hands-on technical ability in at least three or more of the following: Analog circuits, digital circuits, FPGA platforms, embedded systems, DSP, RF, Control System, ICs. Should be competent with the relevant tools in the area of expertise (MATLAB, Embedded tools, pSPICE, VHDL/Verilog/System C, C/C++ etc.).
Please note that this is a strong requirement – Demonstrated technical skills in a multi-disciplinary environment with strong hands-on work experience in each of those areas for a sizable project and time is a MUST for this position.

Class 3 Medical Device experience is a plus including knowledge of relevant standards (IEC60601, etc.). Comfortable working in a highly regulated environment with strict requirements for process, procedures and documentation.

Should enjoy working in team while demonstrating the initiative and ability to take on and solve problems outside of the individual’s area of technical expertise.

Capable of working independently with high level input and limited guidance.

Required Education and Experience:

Minimum of Master’s Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering with 8+ years of experience.

Advanced Bionics is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.