Systems Engineer II

Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc.; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 152,000; Part time

Job summary

Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc. in Pleasanton, CA is seeking a Systems Engineer II for a onsite contract role. You will support integration of diagnostic technologies across instrumentation, software, and data processing systems.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in a related field and 5+ years of systems integration experience, with strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills. Proficiency in Python/Java and exposure to cloud platforms are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years in systems engineering or integration.
• Experience troubleshooting software and instrument issues.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end system integration across instruments, software, workflows, and data pipelines.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, assay development, and bioinformatics teams.
• Contribute to system requirements, defect tracking, and system-level testing.
• Design and execute verification and validation test plans.
• Evaluate test results for accuracy, compliance, and performance.
• Perform root-cause analysis to identify and resolve issues.
• Maintain technical documentation including requirements, specs, and test reports.
• Drive workflow improvements, automation, and scalability initiatives.
• Support development of integrated diagnostic workflows.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Prioritization/multi-tasking

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems/Software/Bioengineering

Advanced degree (Preferred)

Tools

Python

Java

Cloud platforms

Job description

Systems Engineer II Location: Pleasanton, CA (Onsite) Schedule: Monday-Friday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (flexibility required based on business needs) Employment Type: Contract

Drive Innovation in Next-Generation Diagnostic Systems

We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer II to support the integration and development of advanced diagnostic technologies. This position offers the opportunity to work across multidisciplinary teams, helping bring together complex systems that include instrumentation, software, molecular diagnostics, and data processing solutions. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on systems engineer with a passion for solving challenging technical problems, optimizing end‑to‑end workflows, and collaborating across engineering and scientific disciplines to deliver scalable, high‑performing solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Supporting end‑to‑end system integration activities across instruments, software applications, workflows, and data processing pipelines.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including software, hardware, assay development, and bioinformatics experts.
• Contributing to system requirements development, defect tracking, and system-level testing efforts.
• Designing and executing verification and validation (V&V) test plans to ensure requirements are fully covered and met.
• Evaluating and analyzing test results for accuracy, compliance, and overall system performance.
• Identifying, documenting, troubleshooting, and resolving system issues through structured root cause analysis.
• Developing and maintaining technical documentation, including system requirements, specifications, integration strategies, test protocols, and verification reports.
• Driving workflow improvements, process simplification, automation initiatives, and continuous improvement activities to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Supporting the development and optimization of integrated diagnostic workflows involving sample preparation, library preparation, molecular detection technologies, and data analysis systems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience in systems engineering, system integration, product development, or related technical environments.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting both software and instrument-related issues.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities with the capability to work independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a related engineering or scientific field.
• Experience working with cloud-based platforms and systems.
• Experience supporting the development of in vitro diagnostic (IVD) products.
• Familiarity with molecular diagnostic technologies such as qPCR, digital PCR, sequencing, or related workflows.
• Programming or scripting experience in languages such as Python or Java.
• Exposure to bioinformatics workflows, data pipelines, or diagnostic software systems.

Who You Are

You are a curious and collaborative engineer who thrives at the intersection of technology, science, and data. You enjoy transforming complex workflows into reliable, scalable system solutions and are motivated by solving challenging technical problems. As a fast learner and strong individual contributor, you can work across diverse teams while helping drive innovation, quality, and operational excellence.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers valuable experience in systems integration, diagnostic technologies, software and hardware validation, root cause analysis, verification and validation testing, cloud-based systems, bioinformatics workflows, and advanced product development. You’ll partner with highly skilled teams while contributing to cutting‑edge technologies that support the future of diagnostics.

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