Systems Engineer

Abbott; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, &

401(k)

Job summary

Abbott invites applications for a Systems Engineer/R&D Engineer in Alameda, CA. This 12-month, onsite role focuses on translating user needs into robust system-level solutions across mobile and cloud platforms.

You will engage in design discussions, apply systems thinking, and work under supervision on projects of small to moderate scope while supporting data-driven improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience translating user needs into system-level solutions.
• Knowledge of mobile and cloud technologies and their impact on systems.
• Familiarity with SDLC, design controls, and regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Gather, collaborate on, and translate user needs and system requirements into solutions across mobile and cloud-based software systems.
• Demonstrate broad knowledge of mobile and/or cloud technologies and their impact on the systems environment.
• Support discussions on system design, specifications, development, and testing to ensure performance meets requirements.
• Work on projects with general supervision and scope.
• Collect and analyze data to drive architectural and design improvements.
• Understand risk management and regulatory requirements for medical devices.

Skills

Systems thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Statistical analysis

SDLC knowledge

Design Controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or related field

Tools

Jira

Asana

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Title: Systems Engineer/ R&D Engineer

Location: Alameda, CA 94502

Duration: 12 Months

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Role Expectations

• Gather, collaborate on, and translate user needs and system requirements into effective solutions across mobile and cloud-based software systems and workflows.
• Demonstrate broad knowledge of mobile and/or cloud technologies and understand their impact on the overall systems environment.
• Support technical discussions related to system-level design, specifications, development, and testing to ensure performance aligns with design requirements.
• Work on projects and problems of small to moderate scope with general supervision.
• Collect, analyze, and validate data, leveraging statistical methods to drive process, architectural, and design improvements.
• Maintain a clear understanding of risk management, Product/Software Development Life Cycles (SDLC), Design Controls, and global medical device regulations.
• Exhibit strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow through on commitments.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Apply systems thinking to solve complex problems and improve overall product and process performance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a regulated industry (medical device, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or similar).
• Experience with issue and project tracking tools such as Jira, Asana, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis methods, including Design of Experiments (DOE), A/B testing, and hypothesis testing.
• Recent graduate with a degree in Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.

Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account (for High Deductible Health Plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
• MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
• 401(k)

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional and branded generic medicines. Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.