Sr Systems Design Engineer II

About the Role

Lead the development and integration of new innovative capabilities and technologies for Starkey’s products and services. This position drives product architecture and innovation from concept through commercialization, collaborating across engineering, research, and industry partners to deliver cutting-edge hearing aids, software, mobile applications, and AI-enabled solutions that improve millions of lives.

Starkey is a world leader in advanced hearing technologies, connecting people and changing lives through cutting-edge hearing health innovations, industry-leading research and development, and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

Responsibilities

• Lead, own, drive, and deliver new initiatives for current and future products.
• Manage new product/feature design projects, ensuring on-time delivery.
• Create product/feature architecture and design considering system aspects, user experience, and business goals.
• Develop system and subsystem design documents (e.g., operational concepts, system functionality descriptions, state transition descriptions, sequence diagrams, systems interface descriptions, use cases, verification matrices).
• Collaborate with internal and external parties to execute design, build, and testing of proof-of-concepts.
• Document risks, motivations, and tradeoffs associated with technical decisions.
• Ensure alignment among products, technologies, roadmaps, and corporate objectives.
• Support the strategic vision of system architecture, including interfaces, infrastructure, element definitions, and relationships.
• Interact with cross-functional groups to ensure desired capabilities are reflected in documentation.
• Promote structures that improve performance, reduce interactions, minimize processing footprints, lower current consumption, enhance user experience, reduce cost, and improve software architecture.
• Engage with potential partners, functional groups, and customers regarding future products.
• Facilitate communication between Advanced Development and other functional groups.
• Work with outside companies and experts to form collaborations.
• Understand and participate in establishing system-level requirements impacting hardware, firmware, and software deliverables.
• Define, document, and review system-level requirements.
• Perform other duties commensurate with a senior role, including independent work with minimal supervision, innovative problem-solving, and technical consultation.
• Mentor, coach, and provide work direction to other engineers, technicians, and interns.
• Submit patent disclosures and assist in patent review and ideation efforts.

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• B.S. + 10 years of experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields; or M.S. + 8 years; or PhD + 5 years.

Skills & Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of system engineering principles, including system architecture, design, use cases, risk management, requirement generation, and issue tracking tools.
• Proven experience in successfully leading the development of complex systems. People management experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
• Experience in project or technical management in a large organization. Startup experience is a plus.
• Advanced working knowledge of complex devices, including mechanical, electrical, radio communication, sensors, and software.
• Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of one or more of the following:
  • Multi-component electrical devices, PC interfaces, communication protocols, digital design, DSP, wired and wireless communication.
  • Signal processing concepts, including block diagrams, filters, Fourier analysis, audio, and acoustics.
  • Machine learning or deep learning features, technologies, and design processes. Database and backend system design is a plus.
  • Software development processes, source code control, version control, high- and low-level programming languages.
• Experience working on products that include user experience, preferably in the medical or wearable domains.
• Knowledge of software programming, APIs, and DSP programming.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proactive, able to push through obstacles and deliver results.
• Demonstrated leadership in projects, including guiding less experienced technical personnel.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills (in English).
• Ability to work effectively in small teams and individually.
• Proven ability to make technical and product decisions when faced with open questions.
• Strong analytical and technical skills for complex engineering analysis and problem-solving.
• High time management and prioritization abilities; proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with minimal guidance.
• Proven record in working on innovative or creative projects at work or in spare time is a plus.
• Ability to quickly learn new skills and domains.

Working Conditions

• Standard office conditions.
• Equipment used includes standard office equipment, oscilloscope, spectral analyzer, signal generator, and multimeter.

Pay

The target pay rate for this position is between $113,000 - $155,400 annually. Factors affecting starting pay include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications. This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Company-paid life and short-term disability insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance plan.
• Hearing aid benefits.
• Paid Time Off, paid holidays, and paid floating holidays.
• Paid volunteer service day.
• Paid paternity and maternity leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.