Staff Systems Engineer

Roche • Tucson, AZ

2d • $110,700 - $205,700 • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Systems Engineer primarily drives system integration efforts for next-generation staining systems. This highly skilled technical specialist applies intensive and diversified knowledge of systems engineering design principles, practices, and implementation to complex systems and assignments. The role includes producing systems-engineering V-Model deliverables, participating in design reviews, developing and testing systems against design specifications, and assessing system interactions. It also helps ensure assays work efficiently and effectively with the latest technologies and systems.

The position partners with business stakeholders and systems development teams to translate customer needs into design inputs and outputs. It works across R&D, Marketing, Operations, Quality, and Regulatory to align development with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements. The engineer executes project deliverables for requirements, risk, configuration and defect management, and verification and validation using company-specific tools. The role integrates automated staining systems, scanners, and software updates; plans integration roadmaps and frameworks; and manages architecture specifications through the development lifecycle.

The engineer defines integration test plans, manages test cases, coordinates test environments for troubleshooting and interface validation, and serves as a bridge among technical engineering teams, project managers, solution architects, and business stakeholders. Responsibilities also include diagnosing data-flow breakdowns, resolving system conflicts, delivering minor enhancements or defect fixes, and contributing actively to Agile delivery. The position is on-site in Tucson, Arizona. Relocation benefits are not available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a directly related discipline and 8 years of related experience, or a master’s degree in a directly related discipline and 6 years of related experience, or a Ph.D. in a directly related discipline and 3 years of related experience.
• Experience working in a regulated environment, with familiarity with FDA, ISO, IVD, and other relevant regulatory standards for diagnostic products.
• Expertise in requirements management, system design, user experience development, and usability, with the ability to mentor others in these practices.
• Ability to translate business requirements and customer needs into actionable system design inputs, balance alternatives, and manage expectations.
• Expertise translating stakeholder needs into structured, traceable, and compliant technical baselines using recognized international frameworks and industry guidelines.
• Ability to communicate technical risks, tradeoffs, and investment needs clearly to engineering, product, and senior business stakeholders.
• Expertise in system integration across assays, hardware, consumables, software, sub-assemblies, or enterprise systems.
• Strong systems-thinking capabilities, creativity, and ability to collaborate with technical teams on optimized designs aligned with business needs and technological constraints.
• Proficiency in prioritizing work based on evidence, applying lean design principles, and engaging team feedback before decision-making.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of Path Lab advanced staining functionality, slide workflows, and use cases for laboratory hardware and pre-filled consumables.
• Ability to plan, define, and develop characterization protocols and DoEs to derive meaningful conclusions.
• Experience building authority and accountability within a team, with strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to evaluate, prioritize, and handle multiple priorities efficiently.
• Familiarity with assay development and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to influence others and build consensus on solutions for Roche and the customer.
• Ability to challenge existing designs or practices and think creatively to solve problems.
• Initiative in tackling and following through on difficult problems.

Responsibilities

• Drive system integration efforts for next-generation staining systems.
• Produce systems-engineering V-Model deliverables and participate in design reviews.
• Develop and test systems to assess performance against design specifications and evaluate system interactions.
• Partner with business stakeholders and systems development teams to translate customer needs into design inputs and outputs.
• Work with R&D, Marketing, Operations, Quality, and Regulatory teams to align work with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Execute deliverables for requirements, risk, configuration management, defect management, and verification and validation using the company-specific tool.
• Integrate automated staining systems, scanners, and software updates.
• Plan integration roadmaps, define integration frameworks, and manage architecture specifications throughout the development lifecycle.
• Define integration test plans, manage test cases, and coordinate environment setups for troubleshooting and interface validation.
• Bridge technical engineering teams, project managers, solution architects, and business stakeholders.
• Diagnose data-flow breakdowns, resolve system conflicts, and deliver minor enhancements or defect fixes.
• Establish measurable criteria for Agile User Stories and Features, formally accept work on behalf of the Program, and ensure work meets the agreed-upon Definition of Done.
• Break down Agile Features into smaller, independent User Stories for incremental delivery.
• Participate in iteration planning, daily sync-ups, retrospectives, and Inspect and Adapt events to drive continuous improvement.
• Present system demonstrations and stakeholder presentations, and uphold First-Time Quality in project outcomes.
• Ensure assays work efficiently and effectively with the latest technologies and systems.

Benefits

• A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
• The position qualifies for company benefits, as detailed at the provided benefits link.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior