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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer II - **Company:** Quidelortho Corporation - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $105,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration - **Published:** June 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/13f7185b-23fe-42ce-90c0-e8f5661755cc ## About the Role * Minimum of 3 progressive years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, or Biomedical Engineering and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. * Ability to propose methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to realize product functionality * Ability to work well in a team environment * Excellent organizational skills, communication, and conflict resolution skills * Experience with technical writing and English fluency * Adapt quickly to obstacles and changing demands * Operates through the entire system engineering process model * Ability to think like our customers and have a service-oriented mindset to better anticipate needs and resolve issues more efficiently Preferred Skills: * Systems modeling background * Demonstrated experience in physics, mathematics, algorithms, optics, fluid dynamics. ## Description At QuidelOrtho, we're advancing the power of diagnostics for a healthier future for all. Join our mission as our next Systems Engineer II supporting our point-of-care medical devices. The Systems Engineer II will have foundational exposure to systems engineering concepts, along with a growing understanding of core principles, processes, and tools. They can apply standard methods with guidance and contribute to system design, analysis, and integration tasks while continuing to build practical experience This position will be working onsite in San Diego, Ca - Summers Ridge campus. The Responsibilities * Participate in engineering activities, such as requirements development, system decomposition, and verification. * Supports executing tasks with minimal oversight while collaborating with more experienced engineers and cross-functional teams for assigned project work. * Demonstrate developing problem-solving skills, contribute to technical discussions, and assist with investigations and documentation. * Attention to detail, willingness to learn, and openness to feedback. * Gather, analyze, and manage system requirements, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and customer needs. * Conduct analysis or evaluates processes within a larger R&D project. * Applies technical expertise across instrument design, consumable design, system design and systems integration of point of care diagnostic systems. * Diagnose system-level issues and offers solutions. * Use system engineering tools to carry out root cause investigations and determine corrective action. * Execute test plans and protocols to verify subsystem/system performance, reliability growth, and safety. * Collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver product features that improve our customer experience, product performance and safety. * Performs job functions according to established SOPs. * Perform other work-related duties as assigned. ## Related Videos - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [From Vibe Coding to Viable Code with Spec-Driven Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100216-from-vibe-coding-to-viable-code-with-spec-driven-development) - [AI Agents & Agentic AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2017-ai-agents-agentic-ai) - [Strange New Worlds: shaping the future of the digital age](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/677-strange-new-worlds-shaping-the-future-of-the-digital-age) - [The Billion Dollar Machine: First Time Right.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/393-the-billion-dollar-machine-first-time-right) - [Physical AI: The Era of Intelligent Machines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100141-physical-ai-the-era-of-intelligent-machines) ## Related Articles - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [How to Write a CV and Interview if You Don't Fully Qualify For The Job](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/183-how-to-write-a-cv-and-interview-if-you-don-t-fully-qualify-for-the-job) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)