Northeastern University
System Integration Engineer
About the Opportunity Join a mission-driven team developing advanced cybersecurity platforms that protect hospitals and clinics from threats. This hybrid, externally funded role focuses on building Whole-Hospital Simulations (WHS) and Vulnerability Mitigation Platforms (VMPs) that safeguard medical devices and both clinical and non-clinical networks. The engineering work will directly impact patient safety and digital resilience in vulnerable healthcare settings.
This 100% externally funded position is a hybrid role, combining remote work with required in-person presence, and is reappointed annually based on the continued availability of funding.
The position reports to the team's Technical Lead.
Team Interaction
Works closely with WHS development teams, hospital IT partners, multiple technical teams, external vendors, federal program partners, and cybersecurity R&D teams.
May supervise junior engineers or subcontractors involved in WHS setup and integration tasks.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
(30%) Integrate emulators, detection tools, and remediation technologies from multiple technical teams into the Vulnerability Mitigation Platform (VMP), ensuring seamless interoperability and optimal performance within the Whole-Hospital-Simulation (WHS) environments.
(25%) Design and lead the implementation of WHS environments that emulate hospital operations and support the integration of autonomous detection and remediation tools into the VMP.
(20%) Design and implement secure, scalable DevSecOps pipelines that translate complex technical concepts into practical workflows aligned with hospital operations and staff capabilities, while actively engaging with operational hospitals to ensure platform features meet real-world IT and administrative needs.
(15%) Facilitate deployment of autonomous vulnerability mitigation tools within WHS environments, ensuring remediations are implemented seamlessly without disrupting hospital operations or compromising patient care.
(10%) Serve as the lead technical integrator across technical teams, driving interface design and data exchange protocols to ensure cohesive functionality among all component technologies.
Core Qualifications Technical Skills
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering (additional training in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, or related fields is a plus).
CSEP, ESEP, or equivalent systems engineering credential (preferred).
5+ years of experience in systems integration across hardware, software, and networked environments, preferably in healthcare IT, cybersecurity frameworks, or critical infrastructure.
Expertise in digital twin technologies, network emulation, and simulation environments.
Proficiency in integration testing, requirements validation, and interface definition.
Experience deploying and integrating AI/ML-driven cybersecurity tools in operational environments.
Strong understanding of hospital IT systems, legacy equipment, and interoperability challenges.
Development & Testing
Proven ability to design and manage WHS environments for sandbox testing.
Experience integrating emulators, detection tools, and remediation engines into cohesive platforms.
Skilled in continuous integration and DevSecOps practices for secure deployment pipelines.
Collaboration & Leadership
Demonstrated success in cross-functional coordination with hospitals, clinicians, and vendors.
Ability to translate technical requirements into actionable designs for non-technical stakeholders.
Strong communication skills to liaise between technical teams and hospital operations.
Experience engaging stakeholders in under-resourced healthcare institutions.
Preferred Experience
Background in healthcare cybersecurity, medical device integration, or hospital IT infrastructure.
Familiarity with federal R&D initiatives.
Experience in field testing, pilot deployments, and real-world validation of cybersecurity platforms.
Knowledge of self-healing systems and architectural orchestration patterns.
Documents Required
Resume
Cover letter
Position Type Information Technology
Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement, and commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type 114S
Expected Hiring Range $129,010.00 - $187,060.00
Application To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/System-Integration-Engineer_R136711
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About the Opportunity Join a mission-driven team developing advanced cybersecurity platforms that protect hospitals and clinics from threats. This hybrid, externally funded role focuses on building Whole-Hospital Simulations (WHS) and Vulnerability Mitigation Platforms (VMPs) that safeguard medical devices and both clinical and non-clinical networks. The engineering work will directly impact patient safety and digital resilience in vulnerable healthcare settings.
This 100% externally funded position is a hybrid role, combining remote work with required in-person presence, and is reappointed annually based on the continued availability of funding.
The position reports to the team's Technical Lead.
Team Interaction
Works closely with WHS development teams, hospital IT partners, multiple technical teams, external vendors, federal program partners, and cybersecurity R&D teams.
May supervise junior engineers or subcontractors involved in WHS setup and integration tasks.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
(30%) Integrate emulators, detection tools, and remediation technologies from multiple technical teams into the Vulnerability Mitigation Platform (VMP), ensuring seamless interoperability and optimal performance within the Whole-Hospital-Simulation (WHS) environments.
(25%) Design and lead the implementation of WHS environments that emulate hospital operations and support the integration of autonomous detection and remediation tools into the VMP.
(20%) Design and implement secure, scalable DevSecOps pipelines that translate complex technical concepts into practical workflows aligned with hospital operations and staff capabilities, while actively engaging with operational hospitals to ensure platform features meet real-world IT and administrative needs.
(15%) Facilitate deployment of autonomous vulnerability mitigation tools within WHS environments, ensuring remediations are implemented seamlessly without disrupting hospital operations or compromising patient care.
(10%) Serve as the lead technical integrator across technical teams, driving interface design and data exchange protocols to ensure cohesive functionality among all component technologies.
Core Qualifications Technical Skills
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering (additional training in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, or related fields is a plus).
CSEP, ESEP, or equivalent systems engineering credential (preferred).
5+ years of experience in systems integration across hardware, software, and networked environments, preferably in healthcare IT, cybersecurity frameworks, or critical infrastructure.
Expertise in digital twin technologies, network emulation, and simulation environments.
Proficiency in integration testing, requirements validation, and interface definition.
Experience deploying and integrating AI/ML-driven cybersecurity tools in operational environments.
Strong understanding of hospital IT systems, legacy equipment, and interoperability challenges.
Development & Testing
Proven ability to design and manage WHS environments for sandbox testing.
Experience integrating emulators, detection tools, and remediation engines into cohesive platforms.
Skilled in continuous integration and DevSecOps practices for secure deployment pipelines.
Collaboration & Leadership
Demonstrated success in cross-functional coordination with hospitals, clinicians, and vendors.
Ability to translate technical requirements into actionable designs for non-technical stakeholders.
Strong communication skills to liaise between technical teams and hospital operations.
Experience engaging stakeholders in under-resourced healthcare institutions.
Preferred Experience
Background in healthcare cybersecurity, medical device integration, or hospital IT infrastructure.
Familiarity with federal R&D initiatives.
Experience in field testing, pilot deployments, and real-world validation of cybersecurity platforms.
Knowledge of self-healing systems and architectural orchestration patterns.
Documents Required
Resume
Cover letter
Position Type Information Technology
Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement, and commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type 114S
Expected Hiring Range $129,010.00 - $187,060.00
Application To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/System-Integration-Engineer_R136711
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