System Engineer I

Career-defining. Life-changing. 

At iRhythm, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills and your career while impacting the lives of people around the world. iRhythm is shaping a future where everyone, everywhere can access the best possible cardiac health solutions. Every day, we collaborate, create, and constantly reimagine what’s possible. We think big and move fast, driven by our commitment to put patients first and improve lives. We need builders like you. Curious and innovative problem solvers looking for the chance to meaningfully shape the future of cardiac health, our company, and your career

About This Role:

As a System Engineer I in iRhythm’s Product Development – System Engineering Group, you will contribute to the development and improvement of innovative testing solutions that enhance our products and manufacturing processes. This entry-level position provides an excellent opportunity to grow within the MedTech and wearable device industry, collaborating with cross-functional teams including Design, Firmware, Software, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering.

You will work closely with R&D, product development, and manufacturing teams to design, refine, and support test fixtures and tools for iRhythm’s products. This role offers hands-on experience, exposure to multiple engineering disciplines, and a collaborative environment that supports career development.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, and validation of test systems for iRhythm’s medical devices.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, software, firmware, and manufacturing teams to enhance testing efficiency and reliability.

• Assist in creating and maintaining technical documentation including test plans, system requirements, and test reports.

• Contribute to root cause analysis and troubleshooting activities for test and system-level issues.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize test processes and tools.

• Ensure work complies with quality system and regulatory requirements relevant to medical device development.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Biomedical, or a related engineering discipline (Master’s degree preferred).

• Familiarity with bench-top lab equipment (e.g., power supplies, DMMs, oscilloscopes).

• Ability to read and interpret circuit schematics and PCB layouts.

• Basic programming or scripting skills in Python or C#.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for documentation and cross-functional collaboration.

• Attention to detail with the ability to follow procedures while contributing innovative ideas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience automating test processes or procedures.

• Understanding of statistical analysis and deriving test limits using GR&R or similar methods.

• Exposure to electromechanical devices and/or medical device testing.

• Familiarity with manufacturing processes or collaboration with manufacturing teams.

• Experience with engineering documentation (Test Plans, Requirements, Validation Reports).

Work Arrangement

• Hybrid role – requires a minimum of 50% in-office presence at our San Francisco office.

Location:

Actual compensation may vary depending on job-related factors including knowledge, skills, experience, and work location.

Estimated Pay Range

As a part of our core values, we ensure an inclusive workforce. We welcome and celebrate people of all backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives. iRhythm Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with all applicable laws.

iRhythm provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, including those who may have any difficulty using our online system. If you need such an accommodation, you may contact us at [email protected]

About iRhythm Technologies
iRhythm is a leading digital healthcare company that creates trusted solutions that detect, predict, and prevent disease. Combining wearable biosensors and cloud-based data analytics with powerful proprietary algorithms, iRhythm distills data from millions of heartbeats into clinically actionable information. Through a relentless focus on patient care, iRhythm’s vision is to deliver better data, better insights, and better health for all.

Make iRhythm your path forward. Zio, the heart monitor that changed the game.

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