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Systems Engineer

Pharmaceutical Company
Tucson, AZ Contractor
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026

**Pay Rate: ***-***/hr, depending on experience. One year contract, renewable up to 3 years depending on performance and business need**


This is an onsite position for a motivated, hands-on Senior Systems Engineer operating within the Product Development organization, specifically supporting the On Market Support (OMS) area.


The successful candidate must possess direct experience with electro-mechanical devices and demonstrate a strong systems engineering mindset.



IDEAL SKILLS & EXPERTISE


***Strong foundation in engineering principles and concepts, with a proven ability to apply technical proficiency, creativity, and independent thought.


***Expertise in developing, preparing, and executing comprehensive verification and validation (V&V) test strategies.


***Strong knowledge of requirements engineering, risk management principles, and elicitation techniques, specifically using methodologies like FMEA.


***Expertise in defining problems and conducting thorough causal analysis using structured problem-solving tools. Proven ability to identify and document actionable root causes that lead to solutions.


***Familiarity or experience with IEC 61010, AAMI, ISO 13485, or SAFe Agile methodology


***INCOSE certification a plus



THE OPPORTUNITY


The role involves applying intensive, diversified knowledge of design principles to complex assignments.


-- Leads efforts to define new components, products or processes.


--Analyzes data, evaluates results, forms conclusions and provides/implements process or product improvements.


--Generating design concepts, participating in reviews, and executing experiments (including DOE) to assess performance against specifications.


--Planning and executing assigned projects, identifying technical challenges, and developing potentially patentable components or processes.


--Troubleshooting issues to determine root causes, analyzing data, and implementing process or document improvements.


--Leads cross-functional technical teams, sharing expertise, and presenting project results to internal or external groups.


--Identifies and solves technical challenges and provides technical direction and feedback to others.



EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE


--Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Systems, Biomedical, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical) plus 8 years of related experience OR


  • --Master’s degree in Engineering plus 4 years of related experience.

Salary : $42 - $45

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