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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Engineer, Systems Integration - **Company:** Abbott Laboratories - **Location:** San Diego County, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $99,300 - $198,700 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Systems Analysis, Systems Development Life Cycle, Requirements Management, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Integration, Performance Testing - **Published:** November 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/staff-engineer-systems-integration-la-jolla-ca--4f22e047-ddff-4324-a33f-f4c43ebc308b ## About the Role System Integration (SI), Systems Engineering, Healthcare, International Health, Medical Equipment, Medical Products, Medical Diagnosis, System Integration (SI), Performance Testing, Technical Leadership, * Ability to lift up to 25 pounds for approximately 5% of a typical working day. * Ability to work seated for approximately 75% of a typical working day. Ability to work standing for approximately 25% of a typical working day. * Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements. * Ability to perform repetitious actions using lab tools and equipment. * Ability and means to travel between Redwood City locations. * Ability to travel 15% of working time away from work location, may include * overnight/weekend travel., * Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Systems Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, or related field. * Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. * 10+ years of relevant experience, including previous hands-on involvement as an engineer, scientist, or product developer working through a formal phase gate or new product development process in the IVD medical device industry (e.g., System Integration Engineer, System Development Engineer, or related occupation). * Solid technical writing skills to produce reports and documents; writes independently; evaluates the writing of others. * Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with instrument automation or scientific instrumentation. * Six Sigma certification. * Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) experience. * Proficiency with formal requirements management tools. * Advanced degree (Masters / PhD) in Biology, Biochemistry, Systems Engineering, * Biomedical Engineering, Physics, or related field. * Experience with next generation sequencing, immuno-histochemistry, in-situ hybridization, PCR, methylation. * Experience with system analysis, model-based system engineering, and system * architecture ## Description * Assess design feasibility and test product functionality and/or confirm product capabilities. * Responsible for test method development and lead V&V activities at the system level. * Responsible for traceability of requirements to product design outputs. * Participate in new product design and design improvements to existing products. * Participate in the definition and creation of system architectures and documentation trees. * Lead system integration activities during product design and V&V phases. * Utilize Design of Experiment (DOE) as appropriate. * Drives development and testing to assess performance against design specifications. * Participate in Human Factors Engineering/Usability Engineering tasks and activities. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Establish interfaces across other organizational groups. * Work independently to apply technical expertise to lead efforts in system design, implementation, integration, and verification and validation (V&V) of medical devices and products. * Participate in requirements management activities involving creation, decomposition, and traceability of requirements. * Prepare and deliver presentations of project results to others; present data to larger and more diverse audiences. * Participate in the evaluation and assessment of competitive products, processes, and/or new trends. * Engage with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to provide technical oversight and guidance on evolution of the design. * Collaborate with hardware, software, and reagent team members to develop and implement product designs. * Ensure the necessary documentation for V&V activities are included in the project Design History File (DHF). * Assist in the development of manufacturing processes and troubleshooting issues to determine root cause and possible engineering solutions. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure all development activities are conducted in adherence to applicable national/international regulations, guidelines, company policies, SOPs, and industry standards. * Participate in product risk management activities involving system Hazard Analysis (HA) and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA). * Participate in project planning, process updates, design reviews, and contributes to experimental design. * Utilize integration, analytical, and troubleshooting skills to understand system interfaces and be able to quickly analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve system issues. * Apply working knowledge of DOE, analysis and interpretation of test results, failure investigation, and root cause failure analysis. * Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, * Support and comply with the company's Quality Management System policies and procedures.