Associate Systems Engineer - Software

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. in Tucson, AZ seeks an Associate Systems Engineer - Software to drive software product definition, including requirements, architecture design, and risk analysis to meet IVD standards.

This role focuses on advancing cancer diagnostics through state-of-the-art testing automation, providing over 250 cancer tests and associated instruments globally. You will collaborate with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations to ensure alignment from concept to testing, with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 0–2 years of experience.
• Knowledge in software integration and testing: requirements, tradeoff analysis, risk management, configuration management, verification/validation.
• Experience in a regulated environment with FDA, ISO, and other diagnostic product standards.
• Interest in innovative technologies and understanding of the IVD competitive landscape.

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.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Regulatory Familiarity

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Risk Analysis

Education

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

Job description

Title: Associate Systems Engineer - Software

Location: Tucson, AZ 85755

Duration: 12 months

Description

Client's Tissue Diagnostics is seeking an Associate Systems Engineer - Software to drive software product definition, including requirements, system architecture design, risk analysis, and solution implementation to meet IVD standards. This role focuses on advancing cancer diagnostics through state-of-the‑art testing automation, providing over 250 cancer tests and associated instruments globally.

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.