Senior Systems Engineer

Overview
Client is seeking a highly motivated Senior System Engineer to join the End-to-End Solution Integration team supporting next-generation diagnostic solutions. This hands-on role supports the feasibility, development, and integration of complex multidisciplinary systems spanning sample preparation, library preparation, molecular detection technologies, and bioinformatics/data processing pipelines.
The successful candidate will collaborate across assay, software, hardware, and bioinformatics teams to define, integrate, and optimize system-level performance while ensuring technical robustness and operational scalability across diverse technologies.

Core Responsibilities
• Conduct system integration activities across end-to-end workflows, instruments, software platforms, and data pipelines supporting next-generation diagnostic solutions.
• Contribute to requirements definition, defect management, and system testing activities.
• Design and execute verification and validation test cases to ensure comprehensive coverage of system requirements.
• Analyze test results for accuracy, validity, and alignment with requirements.
• Report issues, troubleshoot complex systems, and perform root cause analysis.
• Contribute to system documentation, including requirements, specifications, integration plans, and verification results.
• Identify and lead opportunities for workflow simplification, automation, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including assay, software, hardware, and bioinformatics groups to optimize system-level performance.

Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Technologies
• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of related industry experience.
• Proven experience troubleshooting instruments and software systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.

Preferred Skills or Experience
• Advanced degree in a related discipline.
• Experience with cloud-based systems.
• Experience developing in-vitro diagnostic products.
• Scripting or programming experience using languages such as Python or Java.

Work Details
• Onsite position based in Pleasanton.
• Onsite work schedule of 5 days per week.
• Typical working hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with flexibility based on business needs.
• Interview process includes a phone interview followed by an in-person interview.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.