Associate Systems Engineer - Software

Motion Recruitment; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking an Associate Systems Engineer - Software to join our Oro Valley team. The position supports a 12-month term with potential extension, focusing on applying systems engineering to software product definition, requirements, risk analysis, and testing.

The role requires 0–2 years of experience in a regulated environment, with knowledge of FDA/ISO standards and a strategic mindset for IVD technology.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated systems engineering knowledge across software definition, requirements, risk analysis, and testing.
• Experience with software integration and testing processes.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards (FDA, ISO) in diagnostic products.

Responsibilities

• Apply Systems Engineering to SW product definition, requirements, risk analysis, and testing.
• Manage software requirements, risk analysis, configuration, defect management, and verification/validation.
• Research trends, emerging technologies, and competitive products for software differentiation.
• Collaborate with R&D, Marketing, Operations, Quality, and Regulatory teams to ensure alignment.
• Engage with business leaders and VoC representatives to align technical solutions with customer needs.
• Analyze complex technical challenges, present solutions, and facilitate informed decision‑making.

Skills

Systems engineering

Software integration

Requirements engineering

Risk management

Verification & validation

Regulatory standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, or related technical field

Job description

Job Title: Associate Systems Engineer - Software
Job Location: Oro Valley Arizona 85755
Job Duration: 12 months with possible ext

Responsibilities

• System Lifecycle Management: Apply Systems Engineering to SW product definition, requirements, risk analysis, and testing.
• Project Execution: Manage software requirements, risk analysis, configuration, defect management, and verification/validation.
• Industry and Technology Analysis: Research trends, emerging technologies, and competitive products for software differentiation.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with R&D, Marketing, Operations, Quality, and Regulatory teams to ensure alignment.
• Customer-Focused Innovation: Engage with business leaders and VoC representatives to align technical solutions with customer needs.
• Technical Problem Solving: Analyze complex technical challenges, present solutions, and facilitate informed decision‑making.

Who You Are

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, or related technical field with 0-2 years of experience.
• Systems Engineering Expertise: Demonstrated knowledge in software integration and testing, including requirements engineering, tradeoff analysis, risk management, configuration management, and verification/validation.
• Regulatory Familiarity: Experience in a regulated environment, familiar with FDA, ISO, and other relevant diagnostic product standards.
• Strategic Mindset: Interest in innovative technologies and understanding of the IVD competitive landscape.

Preferred

• Experience: 2 years of experience
• Specialized Skills: Deep knowledge in software reliability, manufacturability, and usability.
• Leadership and Communication: Proven ability to build authority and accountability within a team, with strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational skills, capable of evaluating, prioritizing, and managing multiple projects efficiently.