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Varian

Tech-enabled radiation oncology hardware and software

Systems Engineer

Biomedical Engineering & Medical DevicesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeUnited States

About the Job

Requirements

  • A BS, MS, or PhD in Systems Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Proven experience in system design, integration, verification, and troubleshooting of complex multidisciplinary products.
  • A strong understanding of physics, electrical, mechanical, and control system fundamentals, with the ability to work effectively across engineering disciplines.
  • Experience developing and managing system requirements, specifications, interfaces, and verification documentation.
  • Analytical, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
  • Ability to lead technical discussions, influence cross-functional teams, and drive complex issues to resolution.
  • Experience working with requirements management, issue tracking, and product lifecycle management tools.

Responsibilities

  • Define, maintain, and manage subsystem requirements, specifications, interfaces, and verification strategies.
  • Lead system integration activities and drive resolution of complex technical issues across hardware, software, manufacturing, service, and supplier interfaces.
  • Coordinate cross-functional technical efforts throughout the product lifecycle, from concept development through product release and sustaining engineering.
  • Develop and execute system-level test plans, analyze results, and ensure traceability between requirements, design, and verification activities.
  • Support product risk management activities, including root cause analysis, failure investigations, and implementation of corrective actions.
  • Evaluate technical tradeoffs involving performance, reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, quality, schedule, and cost.
  • Drive technical projects and ensure alignment across engineering disciplines, suppliers, product management, manufacturing, quality, and field organizations.
  • Communicate technical recommendations, decisions, and results effectively to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Serve as the technical focal point for assigned subsystems, working with product management, engineering, manufacturing, quality, and field service organizations.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in medical devices, radiation therapy systems, accelerators, high-voltage systems, industrial equipment, or other regulated products.
  • Familiarity with system risk management, reliability engineering, and regulated product development processes.
  • Experience collaborating with external suppliers.
  • Experience executing deliverables in a regulated environment and familiarity with Product Life Cycle Management.

About the Company

Varian

Tech-enabled radiation oncology hardware and software

Varian, part of Siemens Healthineers, focuses on oncology by providing integrated radiation oncology solutions that combine software, hardware, patient data, and care teams. Its offerings include treatment-planning software, radiation therapy machines, and data-management systems that work together to enable precise cancer treatments. The company differentiates itself through an integrated platform approach and services like Oncology-as-a-Service (OaaS), which lets healthcare providers adopt advanced radiation oncology with ongoing service support rather than large upfront investments. Varian serves healthcare providers such as hospitals and cancer centers, helping them deliver coordinated care and improve patient outcomes. Its goal is to reduce the fear of cancer by using data and technology to support clinicians in delivering effective treatments.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Palo Alto, CA
Founded
1948

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