What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Engineer position at Hologic Careers?
We are seeking a motivated Systems Engineer to join our engineering team. In this entry-level role, you will support the definition, development, and verification of system-level solutions under the guidance and mentorship of senior engineers. You will work across hardware, software, and other disciplines, helping to ensure our products and systems meet their requirements and function as intended. We are open to either Newark, DE or Marlborough, MA. Apply today!
Key Responsibilities
- Help create and update system documentation, including requirements, interface descriptions, diagrams, and test cases.
- Assist in gathering, documenting, and maintaining system and subsystem requirements.
- System Architecture Support
- Support the engineering team in system architecture activities, including interface definition and decomposition of high-level requirements into lower-level specifications.
- Participate in system integration and verification activities.
- Execute test procedures, record results, and help ensure traceability back to requirements.
- Assist with issue investigation and data collection.
- Support basic root-cause analysis under the direction of senior engineers.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, mechanical, quality, manufacturing) to support the resolution of technical issues.
- Design Reviews & Process Compliance
- Contribute to design reviews by preparing inputs, updating action items, and tracking closure of assigned tasks.
- Follow defined processes, procedures, and quality standards to ensure consistency and compliance.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 0–2 years of relevant engineering experience (internships, co-ops, or academic projects are acceptable).
- Basic understanding of system development concepts, such as: Requirements, design, integration and testing.
- Familiarity with reading technical drawings, schematics, or specifications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to requirements management or systems modeling tools (through coursework, projects, or internships).
- Experience working on multi-disciplinary projects (academic teams, internships, senior design projects, or prior employment).
Key Skills and Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good written and verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to follow instructions, learn quickly, and ask thoughtful, clarifying questions.
- Team-oriented and collaborative; open to feedback and guidance.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple small tasks simultaneously.
So why join Hologic?
We are committed to making Hologic the company where top talent comes to grow. For you to succeed, we want to enable you with the tools and knowledge required and so we provide comprehensive training when you join as well as continued development and training throughout your career. We offer a competitive salary and annual bonus scheme, one of our talent partners can discuss this in more detail with you.
If you have the right skills and experience and want to join our team, apply today. We can’t wait to hear from you!
The annualized base salary range for this role is $65,300 - $102,200 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand.
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