Senior Systems Engineer at Portal Instruments in Cambridge, MA

Role Information

Title: Senior Systems Engineer
Reports to: VP of Engineering
Location: Boston/Cambridge, MA

Position Overview

This role is a critical part of Portal’s mission to advance PRIME Nexus® toward commercialization. You will work cross‑functionally with engineering, quality, regulatory, manufacturing, and external partners to help scale a novel drug‑delivery platform that directly impacts patient experience and therapeutic success.

This is an opportunity to take ownership, solve complex problems, and contribute meaningfully at a pivotal stage of Portal’s growth.

The Senior Systems Engineer will support the SW, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering teams with designing, building, documenting and testing software controlled electromechanical systems.

What You’ll Do

Your Impact

• Work closely with software, electrical and mechanical engineers to design, build, document and test electronics systems for next generation electromechanical autoinjectors and related test setups
• Evaluate component and system performance by developing, executing, and documenting verification and validation plans. Evaluate the feasibility of meeting external partner needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams to meet product launch goals

Key Responsibilities

• Partner cross‑functionally to translate requirements into practical, compliant solutions
• Support MRD / PRD development, documentation and lifecycle management
• Support Risk Management documentation (RMF workbook, dFMEAs, pFMEAs, uFMEA) development
• Evaluate component and system performance by developing, executing, and documenting verification and validation plans
• Reliability Engineering / test fixture / test plan development
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors and partners

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Experience with interdisciplinary engineering with a degree related to Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in medical devices, biotech, pharma, or a regulated industry
• Experience working within quality systems (e.g., ISO 13485, design controls)
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, collaborative environment
• Experience with soldering, test, measurement setup and basic lab equipment (oscilloscope, DMM, DAQ, etc.)
• Experience with mechanical fabrication for prototypes: machining, and 3D printing
• Proven analytical, reporting, and documentation skills
• Familiarity with ECAD tools such as Altium for schematic capture and PCB layout
• Familiarity with CAD tools such as Solidworks for mechanical design
• Experience with microelectronics and embedded systems
• Experience programming in Python, C and C++
• Experience automating test setups and data acquisition.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with drug-device combination products
• Exposure to human factors engineering, usability, or patient centric design
• Experience supporting products through development, validation, or commercialization
• Strong communication skills and comfort working cross functionally

How to Apply

Please submit a resume (and cover letter if applicable) to careers@portalinstruments.com. Candidates will be contacted if their background aligns with Portal's needs.

Pay: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship for a work visa?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• medical device: 5 years (Required)

Location:

• Cambridge, MA 02141 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Cambridge, MA 02141: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person