Principal System Architect

Job summary

The Principal System Architect will lead the transformation towards platform-centric development in a medical device innovation environment. This role involves driving the system architecture discipline, enhancing processes, and fostering collaboration across various teams to ensure effective product development.

Qualifications

• Over 7 years of experience in system architecture for physical products and hardware-based systems.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with a proven ability to align cross-functional teams.
• Experience in leading organizational change and implementing new engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of platform-based product development and manufacturing processes.
• Define and evolve system architecture processes, methods, and best practices.
• Build system architecture capabilities through training and knowledge sharing.
• Engage with stakeholders to create shared understanding and alignment.
• Contribute hands-on to development projects, delivering system architecture artefacts.
• Ensure integration of system architecture with related development disciplines.

Skills

• Strong communication skills and ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships.
• Extensive experience with systems engineering principles and practices.
• Knowledge of modular architecture and reusable strategies.

Education

• Relevant degree in engineering or a related field is preferred.

Tools

• Familiarity with recognized industry frameworks such as INCOSE.