System Architect

Overview Join to apply for the System Architect role at NDI (Northern Digital Inc.) . AT NDI, THE WORK YOU DO HERE MAKES A DIFFERENCE. Every day, we help shape the future of healthcare. We design and build 3D tracking systems that equip medical devices with advanced spatial navigation technology, delivering greater accuracy, performance, and confidence in procedures where precision is critical. Since 1981, we’ve partnered with leading OEMs and research institutes to push the boundaries of surgical navigation. Our optical and electromagnetic technologies are trusted in procedures ranging from orthopaedics and spine surgery to cardiac interventions and radiation therapy. Whether you’re designing systems, supporting customers, or enabling the teams behind them, your work matters and helps improve outcomes for patients around the world. Impact The Systems architecture team is accountable for the design and performance of NDI’s current and upcoming products. As a System Architect, you will tackle complex technical challenges by breaking them down into actionable system requirements, making critical design decisions, managing technical uncertainties, and contributing to the development of our advanced spatial measurement systems. In this role, you will have a direct impact on NDI’s mission, delivering spatial measurement solutions that enhance medical procedures and improve patient outcomes. Responsibilities Technical Leadership – Provide technical leadership on projects, drive key technical decisions, build consensus, and highlight feasibility risks early. Support project planning and execution. Meet User Needs – Collaborate with product managers to iterate on the product vision and translate user stories, workflows, and product direction into clear technical requirements for feasible system concepts. Apply understanding of NDI’s optical tracking system use cases to create viable system concepts that solve real customer problems. System Architecture – Develop system block diagrams and architecture documentation. Build and communicate knowledge of architectural trade-offs in optical tracking system design. Cohesive Technical Documentation and Communication – Develop cohesive technical documentation in accordance with design control processes (system architecture, requirements, risk management). Support creation of customer-facing communications such as technical whitepapers and user guides. Prototype, Experiment, and Learn – Create prototypes, conduct data analysis, and run quick experiments to test system performance and concept feasibility. Scope out research and exploratory work, coordinating with other disciplines. Communicate findings to R&D knowledge bases. Be the Technical Voice – Liaise with customers and customer-facing teams, and advocate for ideas internally with clarity and vision. Education and Professional Qualifications University degree in Physical Science, Mathematics, Engineering or related disciplines, or equivalent experience. 5+ years of relevant work experience in technology areas related to design of complex systems, embedded software development, hardware design engineering, mechanical design engineering, or medical device development. Additional Strengths Familiarity with spatial measurement principles. Understanding of optics with experience designing cameras and/or projectors. Practical knowledge of statistics. Hardware design experience and knowledge of hardware product lifecycle. Programming knowledge and understanding of the software product lifecycle. Prior experience using mechanical, optical, and/or magnetic tracking systems and/or machine vision. Familiarity with IEC 60601, ISO 13485, and the medical product lifecycle. Strong analytical thinker, data-driven decision maker, and persistent problem solver. Effective communicator, highly organized, collaborative, team-oriented, and eager to learn. Benefits Competitive pay with a 4% RRSP match. Comprehensive benefits package for health and well-being. Company-wide bonus program and regular salary reviews. Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering discounted company shares. 37.5-hour work week with a hybrid work model where responsibilities allow. Three weeks of vacation start, plus a paid holiday shutdown in December. Employee social events and engagement activities. Professional and personal development support for continuous growth. Work where contributions are valued; recognized as a multi-year Top Employer and 2025 Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year. Part of a growing global company with offices in Waterloo, Vermont, Germany, and Hong Kong. Free on-site parking and transit access near GRT and ION stops. If you’re looking to join a collaborative and curious team—guided by integrity, bold thinking, and a commitment to doing things right—this could be the team for you. We believe in supporting one another and working together to find creative solutions. You’ll be surrounded by people who are passionate about what they do and driven by work that truly makes a difference. If this sounds like the right fit for you, we invite you to apply online and introduce yourself. We thank all candidates for their interest in joining NDI; however, only candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Agency calls will not be accepted. For more information about NDI and this position, please visit our website: Location: Waterloo, Ontario Application Deadline: 9/12/2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr