Sr. Principal Systems Engineer

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. 

Your role at Baxter

As a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer at Baxter, you will serve as a technical leader driving both sustainment and New Product Development (NPD) within the Front Line Care Exam Diagnostics portfolio. You will lead system architecture, risk management, and lifecycle execution across complex, multi-disciplinary programs while influencing product strategy and ensuring alignment with customer, business, and regulatory requirements.

What you will be doing:

• Lead system-level design and risk management activities in accordance with ISO 14971

• Translate customer, clinical, business, and regulatory needs into clear, verifiable system requirements

• Drive technical strategy, product roadmaps, and design concepts for current and future solutions

• Anticipate technical risks and lead proactive mitigation strategies

• Guide cross-functional teams through complex technical challenges, design decisions, and issue resolution

• Ensure adherence to FDA, ISO, and IEC design control requirements

• Drive lifecycle management excellence across development and post-market phases

• Influence alignment across engineering, quality, regulatory, and business functions

• Serve as a technical expert and mentor, elevating team capability and performance

• Contribute to intellectual property (IP) and support regulatory and audit readiness activities

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Software, or related field); advanced degree preferred

• 8+ years of engineering experience, preferably in medical devices or regulated industries

• Deep knowledge of: ISO 14971 (Risk Management for Medical Devices) IEC 62304 (Medical Device Software Lifecycle) IEC/TR 80002-1 (Software Risk Management Guidance)

• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional programs and make critical technical decisions

• Strong systems thinking with the ability to solve ambiguous, high-impact problems

• Demonstrated influence on technical strategy and product direction

• Broad understanding of clinical, user, and business needs

• Excellent communication skills with ability to tailor messaging to diverse stakeholders

• Strong business acumen and ability to balance technical, financial, and timeline considerations

• Recognized technical expertise and ability to mentor and develop others

• Continuous improvement mindset; challenges the status quo to drive better solutions

Why Join Us

In this role, you will shape the future of the Exam Diagnostics portfolio—driving innovative, compliant, and high-quality solutions that improve patient outcomes globally.

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements. At its discretion, Baxter may decide to adjust, suspend, or discontinue as business needs change.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $128,000 to $176,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.