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Medtronic Cardiac Ablation Solutions (CAS) is seeking a Senior Product Security Engineer to join our R&D organization and help secure cardiac ablation medical device solutions. This role focuses on cybersecurity for medical devices and embedded systems. It is not an IT security, compliance, or GRC-focused position. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience partnering with engineering teams to integrate cybersecurity into real-time systems, embedded firmware, connected devices, and other product security contexts.
The selected candidate will support the integration of advanced cybersecurity controls, identify and mitigate vulnerabilities, and contribute to initiatives that improve cyber resilience across the product lifecycle. This person will serve as a technical subject matter expert, mentor others, collaborate across functions, and help drive long-term improvements in product security posture.
Primary Responsibilities - Product Security - Implement security requirements across the medical device development lifecycle by partnering with cross-functional teams and applying best practices from design through deployment.
- Risk Assessment - Conduct threat modeling and vulnerability assessments to identify, prioritize, and help mitigate security risks throughout the product lifecycle.
- Security Architecture - Support the design and delivery of secure medical devices through implementation of capabilities such as secure boot, secure communications, data protection, software update mechanisms, system integration protections, and access controls.
- Security Standards - Apply medical device cybersecurity standards and guidance, including NIST, OWASP, and IEC 81001-5-1, and partner with development teams to strengthen security practices.
- Technical Leadership - Stay current on cybersecurity trends affecting medical devices and health software, share best practices, and help advance long-term product security strategy.
Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
- OR Master's degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
- OR PhD with 0 years relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications - Experience in embedded device security within a regulated industry.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts and frameworks such as NIST and OWASP.
- Working knowledge of secure software development lifecycle principles and security-by-design practices.
- Experience collaborating with engineering teams to identify and address product security risks.
- Familiarity with medical device cybersecurity standards and guidance, including IEC 81001-5-1, ISO 14971, and FDA premarket and post-market cybersecurity guidance.
- Experience supporting FDA and other regulatory cybersecurity submissions.
- Experience with connected healthcare systems or cloud-connected medical devices.
- Security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or similar.
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Benefits & CompensationMedtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits PackageA commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$132,000.00 - $198,000.00
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
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