Full-Time
Senior Staff Systems Engineer
Posted on 4/16/2025
Noah Medical
201-500 employees
Medical robotics system for lung diagnostics
Compensation Overview
$187k - $234k/yr
San Carlos, CA, USA
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- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
- 7-12+ years of experience in systems engineering, preferably within the medical device industry or similarly regulated environments.
- Demonstrated experience contributing to the development and successful launch of Class II or III medical devices.
- Proficient in requirements management tools such as JAMA, DOORS, or similar.
- In-depth knowledge of standards such as 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 60601, and IEC 62304.
- Strong analytical skills with a systems-thinking approach to solving complex technical challenges.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in dynamic, cross-functional teams.
- High attention to detail and organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and deliverables.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of working independently while collaborating across disciplines.
- Willingness to travel domestically or internationally up to 20% of the time.
- Technical Leadership: Provide deep technical expertise and act as a subject matter expert in systems engineering principles to drive innovative solutions for surgical robotic platforms.
- System Architecture and Requirements: Define, develop, and refine system-level architectures and requirements, ensuring traceability and alignment with stakeholder needs and regulatory requirements.
- Risk Management: Conduct and lead system-level risk analyses (e.g., FMEA, FTA) to proactively identify and mitigate risks, ensuring compliance with ISO 14971.
- Design Integration: Coordinate the integration of mechanical, electrical, software, and clinical subsystems to ensure cohesive and robust system performance.
- Verification and Validation: Develop, plan, and execute system verification and validation activities to confirm product safety and efficacy.
- Collaboration and Communication: Serve as a liaison between engineering, clinical, quality, regulatory, and program management teams, ensuring alignment and effective communication throughout product development.
- Regulatory Compliance: Prepare and review technical documentation, including design history files, risk management files, and support for regulatory submissions (e.g., FDA 510(k), EU MDR).
- Continuous Improvement: Drive process improvements and best practices within the systems engineering function to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
NoahMed develops medical robotics systems for pulmonology, focusing on early diagnosis. Its flagship Galaxy System with TiLT+ Technology mitigates CT-to-body divergence to improve diagnostic yield and provides real-time navigation updates in all lung areas. It features an augmented fluoro overlay that guides locating non-visual lesions and a single-use bronchoscope with accessories to reduce cross-contamination and speed turnover, all in a compact, single-cart design for crowded operating rooms. The company differentiates itself through TiLT+ navigation, real-time augmented guidance, and a disposable—rather than reprocessed—bronchoscope setup, aiming to improve diagnostic confidence and efficiency. Its goal is to enhance early lung diagnosis with more reliable guidance, reducing procedure time and improving outcomes for patients in collaboration with interventional pulmonologists.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$150M
Headquarters
Redwood City, California
Founded
2018
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- FDA clearance in March 2023 enabled first US use at University of Chicago.
- $150M Series B led by SoftBank Vision Fund fuels Galaxy expansion.
- 95% diagnostic accuracy in Cleveland Clinic's 100-patient study.
What critics are saying
- Intuitive Surgical's Ion holds 80% market share, locking hospitals.
- FDA safety notice on navigation errors halts Galaxy US expansion.
- J&J's Ottava approval undercuts single-use accessory pricing by 25%.
What makes Noah Medical unique
- Galaxy System™ uses TiLT+ Technology™ to overcome CT-to-body divergence.
- Augmented fluoro overlays target lesions on live fluoro video.
- Single-use bronchoscope prevents cross-contamination and speeds turnover.
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↑ 3%MemorialCare Cancer Institute uses first-of-its-kind robotic navigated bronchoscopy for greater precision and accuracy.LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., Aug. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MemorialCare Cancer Institute's Lung Cancer Program at Saddleback Medical Center is one of just four hospitals in California equipped with the recently FDA-cleared robotic navigated bronchoscopy system. This new device from NoahMed, Galaxy System, uses integrated tomosynthesis (3D mammography) to navigate to and locate lung nodules, which are small masses in the lungs often tested for cancer.This improved visualization, along with a disposable bronchoscope, enhances precision and accuracy beyond the capabilities of existing technologies. It gives physicians access to often hard-to-reach lesions in the outer third of the lung which are often hard to biopsy. The Galaxy System can biopsy nodules smaller than 2cm, while receiving real-time lesion location updates."Lung cancer is an insidious disease causing far too high a toll on our communities," said Jayne Stewart, executive director, MemorialCare Cancer Institute, MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center. "The Galaxy System gives physicians trained on the device a clear, direct path to improving patient diagnosis and, in turn, treatment –allowing us to catch lung cancer before it reaches less treatable, advanced stages
Noah MedicalNext-generation robotics company and its CEO recognized separately for pioneering work, innovative new technology, and rapid progressSAN CARLOS, Calif., May 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medical robotics innovator Noah Medical announced today that it has been named a finalist in the prestigious Surgical Robotics Industry Awards 2024 alongside its founder and CEO Dr. Jian Zhang. This joint recognition highlights Noah Medical’s groundbreaking work in endoluminal robotics and Dr. Zhang’s visionary leadership within the industry.Noah Medical is a finalist in the Innovative Start-up category, which honors companies under six years old that have demonstrated significant potential and introduced innovative solutions to enhance surgical procedures and patient outcomes. Dr. Zhang is a finalist in the Industry Leadership category, awarded to those who have demonstrated outstanding business or commercial success, highly effective management, and a track record as a thought leader.Since the beginning of 2023, Noah Medical has announced $150 million in Series B funding , secured FDA clearance for The Galaxy System™, its fully image-integrated solution for robotic navigated bronchoscopy, and launched the platform to commercial and industry acclaim.The company’s proprietary technology is transforming the early identification and diagnosis of lung cancer by making it possible for physicians to overcome traditional imaging and navigation limitations to confidently reach nodules in the outer periphery of the lung
Listen to this articleNoah Medical’s Galaxy is a fully integrated surgical robotics system for navigated bronchoscopy. | Credit: Noah Medical. Medical robotics continues its impressive march forward within mainstream medicine. From new applications to new technologies, the field demonstrated impressive growth over the last year. But there’s still incredible room to grow, and looking ahead to 2024, there are a few clear areas of opportunity
SAN CARLOS, Calif., Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medical robotics innovator Noah Medical announced today that its Galaxy System, a fully image-integrated solution for robotic navigated bronchoscopy, was named a finalist in the 2023 Fierce Innovation Awards: Life Sciences Edition. The Galaxy System was recognized in the Medical Device Innovation category for its groundbreaking combination of innovative new technologies and features, including proprietary integrated tomosynthesis with augmented fluoroscope, a disposable single-use scope, and small footprint.Fierce Innovation Awards showcase innovations that have made an impact over the last 12 months and represent the greatest potential to transform the industry. The Galaxy System is the first of its kind and was built from the ground up based on physician feedback about the complex and life-altering decisions made during a lung biopsy procedure. With the introduction of the Galaxy System, more physicians in a broader range of clinical settings can diagnose disease earlier, ensuring patients can receive appropriate treatment at an earlier stage of the disease.“This award is a recognition of the entire team at Noah Medical, our commitment to revolutionizing medical robotics, and our work helping patients live better, healthier lives,” said Noah Medical CEO Jian Zhang. “We are honored to be praised by experts and peers within the industry for our work, we are transforming patient experiences and redefining the future of healthcare.”The Galaxy System’s “Tool-in-Lesion Tomography” or “TiLT” Technology was designed to overcome CT-to-body divergence by providing real-time lesion updates during a bronchoscopy procedure
Noah Medical’s Galaxy System is used in the US for the first time. By Brianna Wessling | May 22, 2023Listen to this articleVIDEO. Noah Medical announced that its Galaxy System, an integrated system for navigated robotic bronchoscopy, was used for the first time in the United States at the University of Chicago Medicine by Dr. Kyle Hogarth.