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Senior Systems Engineer

Sharp Decisions, Inc
  • Pleasanton, CA
    18 days ago

    Job Description

    Senior System Engineer

    End-to-End Solution Integration | Next-Generation Diagnostic Solutions

    Position Summary

    We are seeking a highly motivated Senior System Engineer to join our End-to-End Solution Integration Chapter supporting Next-Generation Diagnostic Solutions.

    In this hands-on role, you will support feasibility, development, and integration of complex multidisciplinary systems spanning sample preparation, library preparation, molecular detection technologies (e.g., qPCR, digital PCR, sequencing), and bioinformatics/data processing pipelines.

    You will collaborate with assay, software, hardware, and bioinformatics teams to define, integrate, and optimize system-level performance, ensuring technical robustness and operational scalability across diverse technologies.

    This role is ideal for a systems-minded engineer with direct industry experience in diagnostic workflows, strong system troubleshooting skills, and a solid engineering background.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Conduct system integration activities across end-to-end workflows, instruments, software, and data pipelines for next-generation diagnostic solutions.
    • Contribute to requirements definition, defect management, and system testing.
    • Design and execute verification and validation test cases to ensure comprehensive coverage of requirements.
    • Analyze test results for accuracy, validity, and relevance to requirements.
    • Report issues, troubleshoot, 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.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline. Advanced degree preferred.
    • 5+ years of related industry experience.
    • Proven instrument and software troubleshooting experience.
    • Experience with cloud-based systems is desirable.
    • Experience developing in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) products is desirable.
    • 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.
    • Scripting/programming experience, such as Python or Java, is a plus.

    Who You Are

    You are a fast learner who thrives at the interface of biology, technology, and data. You want to translate complex scientific workflows into reliable, scalable system solutions.

    You are collaborative, curious, and driven to make an impact across diverse disciplines. You are comfortable operating as an individual contributor while exercising broad cross-functional influence.

    Key Technology Areas

    System Integration IVD qPCR Digital PCR Sequencing Sample Preparation Library Preparation Bioinformatics Data Pipelines Software Hardware Cloud Systems Python Java Verification & Validation Root Cause Analysis

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPleasanton, CA
    IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
    Company Size500 to 999 employees
    Year Founded1990

    About Company

    For over two decades, Sharp Decisions has provided superior, award-winning service in strategic business and technology consulting services to government agencies at all levels, as well as domestic and global corporations. With subject matter expertise in Investment Banking, Finance, Healthcare, Media & Telecommunications, and Manufacturing, Sharp Decisions is well equipped to serve your needs.

    Established in 1990 with headquarters in New York City, and locations in Princeton, Charlotte, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Europe and Canada, Sharp Decisions has been the technology backbone for a client portfolio that includes an array of well-known companies. As a Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise and approved vendor, Sharp Decisions offers a powerful, cost-effective advantage. We actively partner with other MBEs to add value and meet diversity program requirements.

    Sharp Decisions is also committed to hiring and training post-9/11, tech-savvy U.S. armed forces veterans through our V.E.T.S.â„¢ (Vocation, Education and Training for Service members) Program, but we cannot do it alone. Companies like EmblemHealth, Freddie Mac and Experian have stepped up to bring aboard our highly qualified and skilled veterans. We need more companies like them to take a stand and bring our veterans aboard. Our clients have told us that our veterans are more effective than their college hires because two weeks on the job for them equates to 2-3 years of experience! Learn more at www.sharpdecisions.com/vetsprogram.

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Assaysunmatched
    • Automationunmatched
    • Bioinformaticsunmatched
    • Biomedical Engineeringunmatched
    • Bug Tracking/Defect Managementunmatched
    • Cloud Computingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Data Managementunmatched
    • Data Processingunmatched
    • Design Verificationunmatched
    • Diagnostics Solutions/Softwareunmatched
    • Digital Polymerase Chain Reaction (Digital PCR)unmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Javaunmatched
    • Molecular Analysisunmatched
    • Precision Testingunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
    • Real-time PCR (qPCR)unmatched
    • Requirements Managementunmatched
    • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
    • Scripting (Scripting Languages)unmatched
    • Software Administrationunmatched
    • Software Engineeringunmatched
    • System Integration (SI)unmatched
    • System Testunmatched
    • Systems Engineeringunmatched
    • Systems Scalabilityunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Test Caseunmatched
    • Validation Testingunmatched
    • Verification Plansunmatched
    • Workflow Analysisunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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