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System Engineer

Motion Recruitment
Tucson, AZ Contractor
POSTED ON 1/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/4/2026

We’re hiring a Systems Engineer – Software to support cutting-edge cancer diagnostics at Roche Tissue Diagnostics. This role focuses on software requirements, risk analysis, and system definition within a regulated medical device environment.


Job Title: Systems Engineer - Software

Job Location: Tucson, AZ 85755

Job Duration: 12 months with possible ext


Position Summary

Systems Engineer (SW Requirements and Risk)

We are seeking a Systems Engineer to drive software product definition, including requirements, system architecture design, risk analysis, and solution implementation to meet IVD standards. This role focuses on advancing cancer diagnostics through state-of-the-art testing automation, providing over 250 cancer tests and associated instruments globally.

Description / Core Experience

  • Experience writing SW requirements and completing risk analysis
  • Ability to work independently and cross-functionally with many different groups to solicit needs and complete trade-off analyses
  • Experience in a regulated medical device industry

Responsibilities

System Lifecycle Management

  • Apply Systems Engineering to SW product definition, requirements, risk analysis, and testing

Project Execution

  • Manage software requirements, risk analysis, configuration, defect management, and verification/validation

Industry and Technology Analysis

  • Research trends, emerging technologies, and competitive products for software differentiation

Cross-functional Collaboration

  • Work with R&D, Marketing, Operations, Quality, and Regulatory teams to ensure alignment

Customer-Focused Innovation

  • Engage with business leaders and Voice of Customer (VoC) representatives to align technical solutions with customer needs

Technical Problem Solving

  • Analyze complex technical challenges, present solutions, and facilitate informed decision-making

Who You Are

Educational Background

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, or related technical field with 4 years of experience
  • Or Master’s degree with 2 years of experience, or PhD

Systems Engineering Expertise

  • Demonstrated knowledge in software integration and testing
  • Experience with requirements engineering, tradeoff analysis, risk management, configuration management, and verification/validation

Regulatory Familiarity

  • Experience in a regulated environment
  • Familiarity with FDA, ISO, and other relevant diagnostic product standards

Strategic Mindset

  • Interest in innovative technologies and understanding of the IVD competitive landscape

Preferred Qualifications

Specialized Skills

  • Deep knowledge in software reliability, manufacturability, and usability

Leadership and Communication

  • Proven ability to build authority and accountability within a team
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills

Organizational Skills

  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to evaluate, prioritize, and manage multiple projects efficiently

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