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Senior Systems Engineer

Sharp Decisions, Inc
  • Tucson, AZ
  • $50–$60 Per Hour
11 days ago

Job Description

Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer

Position Type: Contract

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Pay Rate: $50-$60/hr, depending on experience

Work Hours: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (Flexible)

Contract Duration: Potential renewal into 2027 based on performance and business need

Interview Process: 2 rounds of virtual interviews

Position Overview

This is an onsite opportunity for a motivated, hands-on Senior Systems Engineer with experience working with complex electro-mechanical systems and devices. The ideal candidate will have strong systems engineering, testing, troubleshooting, data analysis, and technical documentation skills.

The engineer will apply intensive and diversified knowledge of design principles, practices, and implementation to complex systems and assignments. Responsibilities include design concept generation, participation in design reviews, development and testing against design specifications, reliability testing, and assessment of system interactions.

The role requires independent decision-making and hands-on involvement in developing manufacturing processes, troubleshooting issues, determining root causes, and identifying appropriate engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop test methods, including Design of Experiments (DoE), and perform data analysis using Python.
  • Collect and analyze digital outputs from sensors.
  • Develop and maintain test beds for complex systems and devices.
  • Apply strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills to identify and resolve system issues.
  • Develop comprehensive testing plans and test protocols.
  • Execute hands-on testing protocols and evaluate system performance against requirements and specifications.
  • Author detailed technical reports, testing documentation, and protocols.
  • Manage the defect lifecycle, including defect collection, documentation, tracking, and summarization for development partners.
  • Participate in design reviews and contribute to design concept development.
  • Support reliability testing and assessment of system interactions.
  • Assist with manufacturing process development and troubleshooting activities.
  • Make independent engineering decisions and recommend appropriate solutions.

Must-Have Skills

  • Strong experience with risk and requirements management.
  • Excellent technical writing skills, including protocols, test plans, and technical reports.
  • Demonstrated experience working with complex systems.
  • Hands-on experience with testing, troubleshooting, and system-level analysis.
  • Experience with data analysis and Python coding capability.
  • Experience working with electro-mechanical devices or systems.

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Electrical, Chemical, Biomedical, or Software Engineering preferred.
  • 8+ years of professional engineering experience.
  • Experience working in an FDA- or FAA-regulated environment is strongly preferred.
  • Experience in the medical device industry is highly desirable.

Preferred Background

  • Systems engineering experience involving electro-mechanical products or devices.
  • Medical device, aerospace, or other highly regulated industry experience.
  • Experience with sensor data, test instrumentation, and test-bed development.
  • Strong understanding of reliability testing and system-level verification.
  • Experience managing defects and collaborating with external development partners.

Interview Process

  • Virtual interviews will be conducted.
  • Two rounds of interviews are expected.

Work Schedule

Standard working hours are 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. The schedule is flexible and can be discussed with the RRP after the candidate is selected.

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Numbers & Facts

LocationTucson, AZ
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$50–$60 Per Hour
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

  • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Biomedical Softwareunmatched
  • Bug Tracking/Defect Managementunmatched
  • Data Analysisunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Electricityunmatched
  • Electromechanical Engineeringunmatched
  • Electromechanical Systemsunmatched
  • Engineeringunmatched
  • Experiment Designunmatched
  • FDA (Food and Drug Administration)unmatched
  • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)unmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Instrumentationunmatched
  • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
  • Medical Equipmentunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Developmentunmatched
  • Protocol Analysisunmatched
  • Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
  • Quality Assurance Methodologyunmatched
  • Reliability Testingunmatched
  • Requirements Managementunmatched
  • Risk Managementunmatched
  • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
  • Software Engineeringunmatched
  • System Testunmatched
  • Systems Analysisunmatched
  • Systems Engineeringunmatched
  • Systems Reliabilityunmatched
  • Technical Writingunmatched
  • Test Designunmatched
  • Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
  • Testingunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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