Sr. Systems Engineer I

GROW WITH US:
Tandem Diabetes Care creates new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones, and their healthcare providers through a positively different experience. We'd love for you to team up with us to "innovate every day," put "people first," and take the "no-shortcuts" approach that has propelled us to become a leader in the diabetes technology industry.

STAY AWESOME:
Tandem Diabetes Care is proud to manufacture and sell the Tandem Mobi system and t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ+ technology - an advanced predictive algorithm that automates insulin delivery. But we're so much more than that. Our company's human-centered approach to design, development, and support delivers innovative products and services for people who use insulin. Because many of our own team members live with diabetes, or have a loved one impacted by diabetes, the work is personal, and we are committed to the cause. Learn more at tandemdiabetes.com

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

The ideal candidate for this Sr SE role will be required to have 3+ years of experience working in the Medical Device industry.

Sr. Systems Engineers at Tandem are also responsible for:

• Supports the continuous improvement and maintenance of business processes and tools that support Design and Development activities.
• Develops and documents system designs and requirements to meet user and business needs for Tandem's medical device products.
• Develops, documents, maintains, and communicates system and subsystem requirements and design, in coordination with various stakeholders such as Engineering, Product Management and Quality Assurance.
• Contributes to the development and maintenance of inter-system interface specifications and contracts, considering cross-subsystem impacts.
• Contributes to the risk management process and derives risk mitigation requirements.
• Provides system expertise to support on-market-products technical support troubleshooting, failure analysis, and triage of system level issues.
• Maintains tight collaboration with the teams responsible for product V&V, writes and reviews test plans and protocols, and helps triage issues uncovered during testing activities.
• Works closely with the SW and HW development teams to flow down the system and subsystem requirements and assist with establishing traceability.
• Traces system and subsystem requirements to the user and business needs defined for the product.
• Serves as a key member of a cross-functional project team consisting of product managers, test/quality engineers, development engineers, manufacturing, and other stakeholders.
• Identifies and document system interdependencies to mitigate hazards, failure modes, and other risks.
• Supports other departments as needed and considers project-wide impacts in decision making.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, including Privacy/HIPAA, and other legal and regulatory requirements.
• Mentors more junior system engineers in the performance of their duties.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent degree in System Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or Biomedical Engineering required.
• Advanced coursework, Master's degree, or professional licensing in related field desirable.
• 5+ years' experience working as a Systems Engineer or with systems engineering responsibilities in a multidisciplinary project team environment.
• 3+ years' experience working in the Medical Device industry.
• Experience with requirements management systems (e.g., JAMA, DNG) is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated capability in Systems Engineering practices such as requirements management, design trade-off and cost-benefit analysis, hazard analysis and risk assessments.
• Ability to dive into the details and analyze different cross functional inputs to produce suitable solutions.
• Ability to work independently and deliver a high-quality work product without close supervision.
• Ability to assert own ideas and persuade others through effectively consolidating, evaluating, and presenting relevant information.
• Ability to effectively convey information related to work product and lead group discussions.
• Familiarity with one or more of the following: ISO 13845, ISO 14971, IEC 62304, 21 CFR part 820.30-Design Controls, HIPAA and/or GDPR, preferred.

WHEN & WHERE YOU'LL WORK:

Hybrid: This role will be a mix of in-office work at our corporate headquarters in Del Mar, CA and remote work. This position is expected to be in office 3 days per week but may vary depending on business demands.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The starting base pay range for this position is $108,000 - $ 135,000 annually. Base pay will vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and may also fluctuate depending on candidate's location and the overall job market. In addition to base pay, Tandem offers a competitive compensation package that includes bonus and a robust benefits package.

Tandem offers health care benefits such as medical, dental, vision available your first day, as well as health savings accounts and flexible saving accounts. You'll also receive 11 paid holidays per year, a minimum of 20 days of paid time off (with accrual starting on day 1) and you will have access to a 401k plan with company match as well as an Employee Stock Purchase plan. Learn more about Tandem's benefits here!

YOU SHOULD KNOW:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and regulations. A conditional offer of employment from Tandem is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment screening process comprised of a drug test (excluding marijuana) and background check, which includes a review of criminal history information.

Tandem has good cause to conduct a review of criminal history information of candidates for this position, as this role may involve access to proprietary, sensitive and/or confidential information, including customer protected health information. This review is required to ensure that individuals in such roles uphold high standards of trust and integrity so as to protect the interests of our customers, employees, and stakeholders.

SPONSORSHIP:

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE:
At Tandem, we believe joy fuels excellence. That's why we've built a workplace that celebrates your achievements and supports your well-being. Our team thrives on pushing boundaries and fostering growth, all while maintaining a spirit of fun and camaraderie. This is just one of the ways we stay awesome! Explore the benefits and reasons to love Tandem at https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/careers.

BE YOU, WITH US!

We embrace the value that every single one of us brings to the table. But sometimes we forget that when we don't meet 100% of a job description's criteria - maybe you're feeling that way right now? We encourage you to apply anyway. Because we want you to be you, with us.

Tandem is firmly committed to being an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. We are an inclusive organization, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.

REFERRALS:
We love a good referral! If you know someone who would be a great fit for this position, please share!

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected for the requisition or the requisition has a sufficient number of applications.

Make a move that matters. Join Tandem Diabetes Care, where we're turning challenges into triumphs every day and where your talents will help shape a healthier, happier tomorrow.

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