Systems Engineer - System Development & Integration

Job description

* Life Sciences - Engineering * Zug * Contracting * Teilzeit, 100% * 01.10.2026 - 31.12.2027 * IVD, Requirements Engineering ## **Hard Facts** ## * **Start Date:** 01.10.2026 * **End Date:** 31.12.2027 * **Extension:** Likely * **Workload:** 100% * **Location:** Rotkreuz * **Home Office:** Maximum 20% ## **Tasks & Responsibilities** ## ### Core Systems Engineering & Requirements ### * Own requirements engineering, requirements elicitation, and requirements management. * Drive and coordinate the requirements change control process. * Contribute to and author development documents, including: * Product and technical requirements * Traceability analyses and verification documentation * Product risk analyses * Configuration management documentation * Collaborate closely on FMEAs, risk analyses, and risk assessments. * Support system testing during design verification and validation activities. ### Cross-Functional Integration & Collaboration ### * Facilitate interface management and the creation of interface descriptions. * Align and coordinate with relevant stakeholders across all systems engineering topics. * Cooperate cross-functionally with Hardware and Software Engineering, Operations, Customer Support, Clinical Development and Medical Affairs, and Regulatory Affairs. * Collaborate on the definition, planning, and execution of project tasks and work packages. ### AI & Model-Based Systems Engineering ### * Ideate and develop LLM agents or similar AI use cases for design, system performance, and documentation analysis. * Use AI to improve systems engineering artifacts and processes. * Drive alignment between component development and integration into one system through interface definitions and Model-Based Systems Engineering methodologies. ## **Must Haves** ## * Background in development within a regulated environment, ideally in the IVD(R) sector. * A minimum of three to five years of practical experience in system definition, requirements engineering, systems thinking, and maintaining a big-picture perspective. * Fundamental knowledge of relevant systems engineering methodologies. * Experience with and understanding of multiple technology domains, such as electronics, mechanics, and software. * Clear and structured working style with excellent communication skills. * Proactive mindset that promotes collaboration within interdisciplinary teams. * Strong analytical thinking and the ability to see both the big picture and the details, including the separation of requirements and the creation of work breakdown structures. * Pragmatic approach to problem-solving. * Strong team-player mentality. * English proficiency at CEFR B2 level or higher. ## **Nice to Haves** ## * Experience combining systems engineering methodologies with artificial intelligence. * INCOSE or IREB certification. * Practical experience with SysML or Enterprise Architect. * Experience in the system integration of complex multidisciplinary systems. * Bachelor-s or Master-s degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Natural Sciences, or an equivalent discipline. * Ability to challenge the status quo and work independently. * German proficiency at CEFR B2 level or higher.