Senior Systems Engineer - Medical Devices Kent £50,000-£55,000 + generous benefits Hybrid Working (2 Days On-Site)Contact: Emily or Sammy at Pearson Whiffin RecruitmentAn established and globally respected medical technology manufacturer is looking to appoint a Senior Systems Engineer to join its RandD team in Kent.This is a critical hire following the departure of a highly senior engineer and represents an opportunity to step into a genuinely influential position within a 20-strong engineering function.This role sits at the centre of new product development. It is not an IT systems position. You will be responsible for bringing together electronics, embedded software, mechanical design and clinical functionality into safe, compliant and high-performing medical devices used worldwide.Good systems engineers are rare. We are looking for someone who genuinely understands how complex products are architected, integrated and verified - not someone who simply understands the terminology.The RoleYou will:Define and structure system-level requirements based on user, regulatory and clinical needsDevelop product architecture and clearly define subsystem interfacesLead system-level reviews and technical integration activitiesDrive structured risk management and ensure appropriate mitigations are implementedOversee system verification and validation strategyMaintain high-quality design documentation for regulatory complianceWork cross-functionally with software, electronics, mechanical,