[Remote] Manager, Subsystem Engineering, Beam Generation & Monitoring

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Varian Medical Systems, Inc. is seeking a manager to lead the Beam Generation & Monitoring Subsystem Engineering team. The role oversees subsystem architecture, integration, servo-control algorithms, requirements, verification, technical problem resolution, and lifecycle stewardship for radiation therapy products, while coordinating cross-functional technical execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team
• Align priorities, resources, and technical objectives with business and product needs
• Foster accountability, collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous improvement
• Own BGM subsystem engineering across new product development and continuing engineering. Support sustaining engineering activities
• Lead development and improvement of BGM servo, control, and interlock algorithms
• Lead subsystem integration of hardware, firmware, software, controls, and interfaces
• Align subsystem architecture with product requirements and system objectives
• Resolve complex cross-functional issues affecting performance, reliability, manufacturability, or serviceability
• Oversee component and interface requirements and specifications
• Support design reviews and risk assessments
• Support subsystem testing and verification
• Ensure rigorous investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective actions
• Direct resolution of QSR-related technical concerns
• Connect stakeholders with the appropriate BGM subject matter experts
• Represent BGM across product groups and cross-functional teams
• Monitor field reliability, including interlock trends, component survival, and Pareto analyses
• Prioritize reliability improvements using data
• Partner with supply chain teams to identify sourcing and obsolescence risks

Skills

• The successful candidate will combine strong engineering expertise with a demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, coordinate cross-functional activities, and drive execution in a complex product environment
• The role requires broad knowledge of servo-control algorithms, microwave engineering, radiation physics, high-voltage pulsed-power engineering, thermal and materials science, and general electrical and mechanical design principles
• This knowledge must be supported by hands-on experience in system-level design, troubleshooting, and structured problem solving
• Experience delivering products in a regulated environment and familiarity with product lifecycle management are also required
• Master's or doctoral degree in systems engineering, physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or a related technical discipline
• At least five years of people-management and leadership experience
• At least eight years of engineering experience developing complex technical systems
• Strong background in systems engineering, subsystem integration, and product development
• Experience with medical devices, radiation therapy systems, accelerators, high-voltage systems, industrial equipment, or other regulated products
• Familiarity with system risk management, reliability engineering, and regulated product-development processes
• A successful candidate must be able to work with controlled technology in accordance with US export control law

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parking/public transportation
• Paid time off
• Paid sick and safe time

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