Director, Systems Engineering ENT Jacksonville, FL (Onsite)

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 13 Jun 2026

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. Youll lead with purpose breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected compassionate world.

Across our global Neuroscience organization we advance care for some of medicines most complex neurological and spinal conditions. By combining innovative technology data-driven insights and deep clinical expertise we partner with physicians and health systems to improve how patients are treated and supported throughout their care journey.

Our Ear Nose & Throat (ENT) Operating Unit provides innovative technologies that support clinicians in treating sinus otology head and neck skull base airway and related conditions. Our ENT technology includes powered instruments image-guided surgical systems and sinus implants that enhance precision safety and efficiency across both office and operating room settingshelping improve patient outcomes in a complex and evolving specialty.

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The Director of Systems Engineering leads a multidisciplinary engineering organization responsible for the design integration and lifecycle management of complex medical device systems within the ENT Operating Unit. This role drives systems architecture requirements management cross-functional integration and risk oversight while partnering across hardware software firmware and clinical teams to deliver reliable innovative solutions. The leader will establish systems-level strategies and scalable engineering processes that improve product quality accelerate time to market and support the continued advancement of sophisticated ENT therapies and technologies.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Leadership & Organizational Development

• Lead build and scale a high-performing Systems Engineering organization including hiring succession planning and leadership development.

• Foster a culture of accountability inclusion engagement and continuous improvement to drive retention and organizational performance.

• Serve as a transformational leader and change agent advancing organizational effectiveness and cross-functional collaboration across R&D.

Systems Engineering Strategy & Talent Development

• Develop and advance systems engineering capabilities aligned with emerging methodologies and ENT therapy area needs.

• Drive consistent application of DRM and systems engineering best practices across R&D functions.

• Provide functional leadership and operational oversight of the Systems Engineering organization.

• Mentor and develop engineering talent to build a strong pipeline of future technical and organizational leaders.

System Architecture & Concept Development

• Define and influence ENT platform and system architecture strategy in collaboration with Upstream Marketing to ensure portfolio differentiation and long-term competitiveness.

• Translate scientific clinical and technological insights into scalable system architectures and a clear product development roadmap.

• Partner with clinical experts and advisory networks to validate technical direction and inform design decisions.

• Influence cross-functional priorities and ensure alignment of architecture decisions with business and product strategy.

• Communicate architectural vision trade-offs and technical strategy to executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

Systems Development & Integration

• Lead systems engineering execution within a Core Team Model to enable high-quality compliant and on-time product launches.

• Own system-level requirements and architecture across therapy delivery systems devices programmers and accessories.

• Ensure seamless integration across hardware software and firmware development partners.

• Drive technology reuse and platform standardization to improve efficiency scalability and development speed.

Location: Jacksonville FL (Onsite)

Onsite: At Medtronic we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. Were working onsite 4 days a week to drive performance foster an environment of belonging and collaborate to inspire as we engineer the role will require <25% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this role please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile and on your resume.

• Bachelors degreewith 10 years of relevant experience with 7 years of managerial experience

• OR advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with 7 years of managerial experience

Nice to Have

• Medical device industry experience with Class I II or III regulated products

• 8 years of progressive leadership experience managing complex medical device technology and product portfolios with responsibility for both strategic direction and tactical execution

• Strong foundation in systems engineering disciplines including electrical mechanical biomedical and software engineering

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional matrixed teams and drive alignment across engineering clinical regulatory and commercial stakeholders

• Demonstrated business acumen with strong executive presence and clear effective communication skills across all organizational levels

• Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities with a track record of data-driven decision-making

• Experience developing and delivering highly complex high-reliability systems and technologies in regulated environments

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B TN J etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Join us in our mission to alleviate pain restore health and extend lifewhere your unique background and perspective are valued.

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits resources and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$198400.00 - $297600.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan.

The base salary range is applicable across the United States excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience certification/education market conditions and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20 hours per week: Health Dental and vision insuranceHealth Savings AccountHealthcare Flexible Spending AccountLife insurance Long-term disability leaveDependent daycare spending accountTuition assistance/reimbursement andSimple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees:Incentive plans 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and matchShort-term disabilityPaid time offPaid holidaysEmployee Stock Purchase PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramNon-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums) andCapital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time as required under applicable state law and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

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Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

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