Cochlear is the global market leader in implant hearing solutions. Cochlear's mission is to help people hear and be heard. Around the world, more people chose a Cochlear-branded hearing implant system than any other. A Cochlear Implant is an electronic device that is surgically implanted under the skin near the ear that restores hearing to those who suffer from severe hearing loss. It's an incredible piece of engineering and the only product in the world that restores a sense through technology. Imagine using your experience to help people around the world to hear again. We can offer a unique opportunity to join Cochlear, an iconic Australian company, leading the world in implantable hearing solutions. Our mission is to help more people to hear. The Systems Engineer will develop new systems and features for hearing-impaired recipients by applying systems engineering best practices. They will lead and contribute to product and system design, manage requirements, oversee feature implementation, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Additionally, they will champion systems thinking, contribute to process improvements, and contribute to Cochlear's intellectual property landscape. The Opportunity Cochlear has an opportunity for a Systems Engineer based in our Macquarie, Sydney office. In this role, the successful Systems Engineer will develop innovative systems and features for hearing-impaired recipients by applying best practices in systems engineering. They will lead cross-functional teams, manage requirements and traceability, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards to deliver high-quality medical devices. Responsibilities include: Own and contribute to systems engineering activities, including product/system design, requirements management, and design reviews. Lead feature teams, ensuring delivery of features through system design, architecture, and implementation oversight. Diagnose and troubleshoot cross-functional integration issues, ensuring thorough testing before commercial launch. Champion systems thinking and contribute to process improvements within the systems engineering discipline. Write quality documentation for regulatory submissions and ensure standards compliance. Strengthen Cochlear's patent portfolio through the contribution of patent disclosures and innovative ideas. What makes this opportunity unique? This role offers significant development value by providing opportunities to lead cross-functional teams, manage complex systems engineering projects, and contribute to the development of high-tech medical devices. It encourages innovation and intellectual property contributions, fosters a culture of continuous improvement, and enhances skills in regulatory compliance and standards. About You. As we grow our operations, we are looking for people who share our passion for delivering quality hearing solutions to our customers. To add value to Cochlear in this role, you'll be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience: Required Skills Engineering/Science degree (Electrical, Software, Mechanical, Biomedical or Systems engineering preferred). Post-qualification engineering experience in a R&D environment, preferably with high-tech products. Understanding of systems engineering principles, methods and tools that are appropriate for the development of medical devices. Ability to communicate effectively (and adjust communication style as needed) with cross-functional teams at various levels. Desired Skills Experience in implant development or in a highly regulated industry, e.g., medical devices. Experience working in Agile product development. Education Engineering/Science degree (Electrical, Software, Mechanical, Biomedical or Systems engineering preferred). How we recognise your contribution We want Cochlear to be a place where our people truly enjoy coming to work. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you. For more information about Life at Cochlear, visit www.cochlearcareers.com At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. We offer flexible working arrangements, and we understand flexibility is not the same for everyone. We're open to a conversation about what flexibility means for you. Cochlear's mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a life full of hearing. We aim to give people the best lifelong hearing experience and access to innovative future technologies. We collaborate with the industry's best clinical, research and support networks. That's why more people choose Cochlear than any other hearing implant company. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to hear and experience life's opportunities. If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the apply button below. CochlearCareers How we recognise your contribution We want Cochlear to be a place where our people truly enjoy coming to work. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you. For more information about Life at Cochlear, visit www.cochlearcareers.com At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. We offer flexible working arrangements, and we understand flexibility is not the same for everyone. We're open to a conversation about what flexibility means for you.