Systems Engineer Level 1/2

Nova Biomedical • Norwood, MA

2d • $80,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Systems Engineer (Level 1/2) is an individual contributor in the Engineering (AI) group who supports the design, testing, and reliability improvement of laboratory instrumentation. This entry- to mid-level role focuses on hands-on laboratory testing, design iteration, and risk reduction under the guidance of senior engineers. The engineer helps resolve performance and reliability issues in a collaborative, regulated product development environment.

The position is onsite in Norwood, Massachusetts. The targeted annual salary range is $80,000 to $120,000. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, location, skills, and education.

Requirements

• Experience supporting mechanical testing, reliability improvement, performance troubleshooting, or design iteration in a laboratory or product development setting.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Excel, Minitab, Analyse-it, or similar.
• Hands-on experience with prototyping, fixtures, or experimental laboratory hardware.
• Able to stand or sit for extended periods.
• Manual dexterity to handle laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Capacity to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Comfort performing repetitive tasks.
• Willingness to work in a laboratory environment with exposure to chemicals or biological materials.
• Ability to use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to occasionally bend, reach, or move within a laboratory environment.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to regulated product development environments.
• Medical device experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute hands-on laboratory testing, including integration, verification, thermal, fluidic, and reliability testing; set up tests and instrumentation, troubleshoot, and collect data.
• Support senior engineers with assigned testing, design, analysis, and troubleshooting activities to reduce technical risk and improve system performance.
• Analyze test data using standard tools such as Excel and Minitab, and communicate findings, observations, and recommended next steps.
• Support mechanical design iteration by incorporating test results into CAD models and drawings using SolidWorks.
• Help identify potential failure mechanisms and support risk mitigation through testing and basic analysis.
• Maintain organized design and test documentation in compliance with regulated product development requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to share observations, results, and recommendations.

Benefits

• Flexible medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Competitive 401(k) company match.
• Bonus program.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements.
• Professional development, engagement, and events.
• Company marketplace for lunch and snacks at the Norwood, Billerica, and Westbrook offices.
• Company-subsidized cafeteria at the Waltham office.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed