Systems Design Engineering Intern

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we'll give you the opportunity to harness all that's within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we'll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you'll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy.

This role follows an onsite work model, requiring employees to be in our local office at least five days per week.

Relocation and housing assistance may be available to those who meet the eligibility criteria.

Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA for this position at this time

We will consider qualified applicants of all ages who are starting (or restarting) their careers

As an intern in our Systems Design group, you'll play a role in developing innovative products for the Active Implantable Systems (AIS) R&D organization, which serves the Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) and Urology divisions. Join our experienced design team to collaborate on cutting-edge technologies and engage in a wide range of activities, including:

• Assisting systems engineers on product definitions and system architecture.
• Developing complex electromechanical systems, including embedded systems, sensors, and algorithms, with teams of hardware engineers, software engineers, and research scientists.
• Interfacing with cross functional stakeholders on product design and functionality.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Executing systems engineering activities such as requirements definition and decomposition, system architecture design, and system design documentation.
• Applying critical thinking skills to solve system level problems.
• Collaborating with cross-functional peers to assess product risk/benefit trade-offs and make timely decisions and recommendations for project success.
• Assisting with integrating AI models into device functionality, development processes, and/or data analysis workflows.
• Communicating findings and progress clearly across diverse teams, adapting technical language for varied audiences.
• Demonstrating initiative in learning new tools, platforms, and methodologies relevant to medical device innovation.

Required Qualifications:

• Working towards a Bachelors or higher degree in Biomedical or Electrical Engineering (grad date by May 2028)
• Prior Boston Scientific internship with AIS R&D department
• Must be able to start internship on May 17th or 24th, 2027 and work for 12 weeks
• Must have reliable transportation to/from work.
• Experience with testing-related projects in school or work

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal communication, decision-making, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to build effective cross functional relationships.
• Leadership skills with the capability to make trade-offs between risks, benefits, and performance.
• Prior internship or project experience in active implantable medical device development or testing.
• Knowledge of CRM systems and products (i.e., ICDs, pacemakers, CRTs, diagnostic devices, programmers, etc.) a plus.
• Experience with systems engineering principles and requirement management tools a plus.