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# Senior Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Veeco Instruments Inc.
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $152,836 - $193,593
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, Visual Systems, Iq/oq/pq, Test Scripts
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18830098/Senior-Systems-Engineer-California-San-Jose

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, optical engineering, systems engineering, physics, or a related technical field with at least 8 years of relevant experience; or a master's degree with at least 6 years; or a doctorate with at least 3 years; or equivalent experience.

Demonstrated experience defining requirements and leading system integration, verification, and performance qualification for complex equipment.

Experience developing test plans and using experimental results to validate system-level performance.

Demonstrated ability to align cross-functional teams, resolve interface conflicts, and maintain ownership from concept through qualification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

 * Deep working knowledge of one or more relevant technology areas: laser systems, optical systems, electromechanical motion, thermal management, pneumatic or gas-flow control, control systems, or semiconductor metrology.
 * Skilled at converting high-level product needs into testable requirements, interface definitions, acceptance criteria, and technical risk plans.
 * Proficient in advanced data analysis for time-series signals, equipment telemetry, designed experiments, and system performance characterization.
 * Effective at breaking ambiguous, multi-variable problems into testable hypotheses and making sound engineering decisions with incomplete data.
 * Experience working across at least three engineering disciplines, such as mechanical, electrical, optical, software, controls, thermal, fluid, or process engineering.
 * Skilled at explaining complex technical findings through concise design reviews, test reports, and recommendations for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
 * Able to manage multiple technical priorities while protecting critical path milestones and following commitments through completion.

## Description

* Own system requirements and architecture for new laser annealing products and major platform improvements, translating customer and business needs into measurable subsystem and component specifications.
 * Lead cross-functional integration of mechanical, electrical, optical, software, thermal, pneumatic, gas-flow, control, and process subsystems to deliver stable system performance and customer-ready functionality.
 * Define verification and qualification strategies that demonstrate performance, reliability, safety, and readiness for high-volume semiconductor manufacturing.
 * Design and execute experimental test plans, analyze system and process signals, and convert results into clear design decisions, risk reductions, and corrective actions.
 * Resolve complex system issues through structured root-cause analysis, disciplined experimentation, and coordinated action across engineering teams.
 * Drive continuous improvement and next-generation development projects that improve performance, productivity, quality, and cost of ownership while meeting program commitments.
 * Evaluate new concepts and technology trade-offs, then recommend platform architecture choices that support future device requirements and product roadmaps.