Full-Time

Staff Digital Systems Engineer

Posted on 5/16/2026

Smith+Nephew

Smith+Nephew

10,001+ employees

Global medical devices for orthopedics

Compensation Overview

$145.3k - $217.8k/yr

+ Bonus

Andover, MA, USA

Hybrid

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Azure
Threat modeling
Quality Assurance (QA)
AWS
Risk Management
REST APIs
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related technical field, with a Master of Science degree preferred.
  • 6+ years of related experience with a Bachelor of Science.
  • 3+ years of related experience with a Master of Science.
  • Significant experience delivering complex medical device or regulated products, including connected or cloud enabled systems.
  • Strong systems engineering expertise, including requirements management, system architecture and design controls.
  • In depth knowledge of medical device regulations and standards such as IEC 62304, ISO 14971, IEC 60601 and FDA or EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR).
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform, including security, networking and data considerations.
  • The ability to lead technically across disciplines, communicate clearly and drive outcomes in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
  • Leading end to end system level design for connected medical devices, spanning device hardware, firmware, mobile applications, cloud services and data platforms
  • Translating user needs and stakeholder inputs into clear, testable system requirements and architectures
  • Owning system requirements development, including user needs, design inputs and interface specifications
  • Defining cloud connected system interfaces, data flows, APIs and interoperability requirements
  • Partnering with software, cloud and cybersecurity teams to define non functional requirements such as availability, scalability, security and privacy
  • Driving cybersecurity and privacy engineering activities including threat modeling, security requirements and regulatory documentation
  • Developing system verification and validation strategies for complex, regulated medical systems
  • Supporting system integration, risk management activities and issue resolution across cross functional teams
  • Contributing to pre clinical and clinical evaluations through protocol input and technical troubleshooting as needed
Desired Qualifications
  • Master of Science degree preferred

Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company that designs and makes medical devices for orthopaedics, sports medicine, and advanced wound care. Its products help surgeons treat joints and soft tissues and support patient recovery, including knee repair systems, single-use negative pressure wound therapy devices, and other extremity orthopaedic products. These devices are used in hospitals and clinics to perform procedures and support healing, often after surgery or injury. The company differentiates itself with a broad, worldwide product portfolio and collaborations with healthcare organizations to improve care and efficiency for patients and providers. Its goal is to improve patient outcomes, streamline medical procedures, and expand access to advanced medical solutions around the world.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Watford, United Kingdom

Founded

1856

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Recent launches drove over 60% of 2025 growth.
  • LEAF and RENASYS EDGE emphasize measurable workflow savings for hospitals.
  • Integrity Orthopaedics and Atracsys expand sports medicine and digital surgery capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • China pricing reforms compress orthopaedics and wound-care margins.
  • US reimbursement changes threaten robotics and implant adoption.
  • CORI XT faces entrenched competitors and a still-thin installed base.

What makes Smith+Nephew unique

  • Smith+Nephew spans orthopaedics, sports medicine, and advanced wound care globally.
  • CORI XT extends handheld robotics from knees into shoulders and hips.
  • Its portfolio combines devices, digital planning, navigation, and wound-monitoring software.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Hours

Parental Leave

Fertility Treatment Support

Family Planning Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Volunteer Time Off

Home Office Stipend

Phone/Internet Stipend

Discounted Stock Options

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

PTO/vacation?

Paid Sick Leave

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Mar 4th, 2026
Smith & Nephew reports $6.2B revenue with 5.3% growth and 53% jump in free cash flow

Smith & Nephew reported strong full-year 2025 results, with revenue of $6.2 billion representing 5.3% underlying growth and 6.1% reported growth. Fourth-quarter revenue reached $1.7 billion, growing 6.2% on an underlying basis. The medical device company achieved 160 basis points of margin expansion, with trading profit of $1.2 billion and adjusted earnings per share of $1.02, up 21%. Free cash flow increased 52.5% year-on-year to $840 million, enabling completion of a $500 million share buyback programme. Innovation drove over 60% of growth, with products launched in the past five years delivering double-digit growth across all business units. For 2026, the company expects 6% organic revenue growth and 8% trading profit growth to around $1.3 billion, though it faces headwinds from Chinese pricing reforms and US reimbursement changes.

Yahoo Finance
Feb 25th, 2026
Smith & Nephew signs exclusive US distribution deal with RMR Ortho for A'TOMIC Nitinol Fixation System

Smith+Nephew has signed an exclusive US distribution agreement with RMR Ortho to add the A'TOMIC Nitinol Fixation System to its Trauma, Foot & Ankle and Hand & Wrist portfolio. The partnership enables Smith+Nephew to expand its participation in high-frequency fracture and arthrodesis procedures whilst utilising its existing Extremities and Trauma sales channel. The dynamic compression fixation solution complements the company's current technologies. Scott Gunn, Vice President of US Marketing at Smith+Nephew, said the collaboration reflects the company's disciplined approach to portfolio expansion and continued focus on driving sustainable growth.

Investegate Ltd
Jan 12th, 2026
Smith+Nephew acquires Integrity Orthopaedics for $225M plus $225M in performance payments

Smith+Nephew has acquired Integrity Orthopaedics for an initial $225 million cash payment, plus up to $225 million in performance-based payments over five years. The deal strengthens Smith+Nephew's sports medicine portfolio with the Tendon Seam rotator cuff repair technology. Founded in 2020, Integrity Orthopaedics developed the innovative system to address high failure rates in traditional rotator cuff repairs. The technology uses patented micro-anchors and continuous suture designed to deliver stronger repairs and lower re-tear rates. Early clinical results show reduced pain and shorter recovery times. The rotator cuff repair market performs approximately 500,000 procedures annually in the US, valued at $875 million. The acquisition, expected to close by end of January 2026, will be financed from existing cash facilities and is expected to be accretive to trading profit margin by 2028.

Startupticker.ch
Jun 2nd, 2025
Smith & Nephew acquires Atracsys to expand its digital surgery ecosystem

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The Manila Times
Mar 11th, 2025
Smith+Nephew to showcase advanced Orthopaedic Reconstruction technologies for Robotics, Knees, Hips, and Shoulders at AAOS 2025

Smith+Nephew to showcase advanced Orthopaedic Reconstruction technologies for robotics, knees, hips, and shoulders at AAOS 2025.

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