Senior Systems Engineer
About The Position
Our client, a world leader in biotechnology and life sciences, is seeking a hands-on Senior Systems Engineer based in Tucson, Arizona. This is a long-term contract with the possibility of extension, paying $50–$60 per hour on W-2. The engineer will work on electromechanical systems, system testing, and verification and validation, preferably in the medical device industry or an FDA- or FAA-regulated environment. The role involves developing system engineering deliverables using the V-Model, participating in design reviews, creating and executing test methods and plans, analyzing test data, evaluating system performance, and managing engineering requirements and related lifecycles. The engineer will also document findings and maintain traceability from regulations and stakeholder needs through design specifications and verification tests.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Chemical, Biomedical, or Software Engineering, or a related engineering field.
- Hands-on experience with electromechanical systems, test method development, troubleshooting, and system verification/validation.
- Python coding skills for data analysis.
- Experience with requirements management and traceability tools such as DOORS, Jira, or RETINA.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the medical device industry or an FDA- or FAA-regulated environment.
- Knowledge of ISO, IEC, FDA, and EU regulatory standards.
- Experience interpreting regulations and translating compliance requirements into system-level and lower-level engineering requirements.
Responsibilities
- Develop system engineering deliverables following the V-Model and participate in design reviews.
- Develop test methods, test beds, and comprehensive testing plans; perform TMV, DOE, and hands-on system testing.
- Analyze sensor outputs and test data using Python and other data analysis techniques.
- Evaluate system performance against design specifications and troubleshoot system-level issues.
- Manage requirements, risk, configuration, verification/validation, and defect lifecycles using designated engineering tools.
- Author technical reports and document test results, defects, and findings for development partners.
- Translate regulatory standards and stakeholder needs into clear, testable system, hardware, and software requirements.
- Maintain bidirectional traceability from regulations and requirements through design specifications and verification tests.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Paid sick leave
- 401(k)
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Career Level
Senior
