Staff Engineer Systems design

Overview

Staff Systems Engineer role in Hyderabad, supporting sustaining engineering, VAVE, and lifecycle management for KingFisher sample preparation systems and detection instruments.

What you'll do

• Act as a technical lead for system or subsystem initiatives across hardware, software, firmware, and consumables.
• Contribute to system architecture, requirements definition, and interface specifications.
• Lead root cause investigations and structured problem solving for complex technical issues.
• Execute and lead sustaining engineering workstreams (issue resolution, design updates, component obsolescence).
• Support lifecycle management plan development and execution.
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities through VAVE initiatives.
• Support system integration, verification, and validation activities.

What you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or related).
• 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, product development, or related roles.
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary systems (hardware, software, firmware, etc.).
• Strong skills in problem solving, root cause analysis, and technical execution.
• Experience working in cross-functional and global team environments.

Nice to have

• Experience with life sciences or analytical instrumentation (e.g., sample prep, PCR/qPCR).
• Experience with VAVE, cost reduction, or design for manufacturability.
• Familiarity with product development processes and design controls.
• Experience with requirements management and system integration.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across teams.

Details

• Work schedule: Mon-Fri.