Director, Systems Engineering (ENT Medtech)

TL;DR

Director, Systems Engineering (ENT Medtech): Lead multidisciplinary engineering organization for design, integration, and lifecycle management of complex medical device systems with an accent on systems architecture, requirements management, and risk oversight. Focus on developing scalable processes, driving cross-functional integration across hardware, software, firmware, and clinical teams, and advancing ENT therapies.

Location: Onsite in Jacksonville, FL; working onsite 4 days a week with <25% travel. U.S. work authorization required at time of hire (no sponsorship for this level).

Salary: $198,400 - $297,600 USD

Company

Global healthcare technology leader advancing ENT technologies for sinus, otology, head and neck conditions with powered instruments, image-guided systems, and implants.

What you will do

• Lead, build, and scale high-performing Systems Engineering organization with hiring, development, and culture of accountability.
• Develop systems engineering strategy, apply DRM best practices, and provide functional leadership across R&D.
• Define ENT platform architecture, translate clinical insights into scalable systems and roadmaps.
• Oversee system-level requirements, integration of hardware/software/firmware, and technology reuse.
• Establish Systems Verification & Validation Center of Excellence, drive test automation and risk mitigation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 10 years relevant experience (7+ years managerial) or advanced degree with 8 years relevant experience (7+ years managerial).
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in complex systems development.
• Strong foundation in systems engineering disciplines including electrical, mechanical, biomedical, and software.
• Demonstrated business acumen, executive communication, and data-driven decision-making.

Nice to have

• Medical device experience with regulated Class I-III products.
• 8+ years progressive leadership in medical device portfolios.
• Proven matrixed team leadership across engineering, clinical, regulatory, commercial.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary, short-term/long-term incentives, 401(k) with match, health/dental/vision insurance, HSA/FSA.
• Paid time off, holidays, tuition reimbursement, employee stock purchase, EAP.
• Onsite collaboration 4 days/week to foster performance and belonging; <25% travel.