BD Biosciences, a segment of BD, is one of the world's leading businesses focused on bringing innovative research and clinical tools to life scientists and clinicians. Principal product lines include fluorescence activated cell sorters and analyzers; cell imaging systems; monoclonal antibodies and kits; research reagent systems; tools to aid in drug discovery and growing tissue and cells; and diagnostic assays. Its customers are involved in basic research, the discovery and development of drugs and vaccines, clinical trials, diagnostic testing and disease management. This diverse customer base includes academic and government institutions, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and clinical laboratories.
BD Biosciences is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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Description
The Sr Systems Engineer will be responsible for supporting the development of instrument systems used in cellular analysis. The systems involved are comprised software, firmware, electronics, hardware, and reagent components. This individual will participate in efforts to generate and maintain systems definition and documentation. This includes supporting the development and definition of system architectures, device drivers, interfaces and communication protocols. The individual will work with the engineering staff to develop and execute experimental protocols followed by the analysis and reporting of results. This person will participate in the integration of systems components. Additionally, this individual will support system level engineering verification efforts and support the planning of validation test activities. It is expected that this person will exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. The person in this position will use disciplined work methodologies utilizing scientific and statistical methods in resolving problems, devising tests and setting specifications.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
* Minimum of a Bachelor's degree * Minimum of 5 years experience in developing automated instrumentation. * Minimum of 2 years experience within a Design Control environment
Assets:
* Masters degree desirable * Previous Design Control experience in a FDA regulated environment. * Knowledge in one or more areas related to cytometry or cell analysis such as signal processing, embedded systems, electronics or software. Knowledge of fluidics, optics, or clinical reagents is also helpful. * Has experience working on cross functional teams and has the capability of providing coordination among groups or functions. * This person should be experienced with the system development lifecycles and Requirements Development for complex systems * Experience in systems stress analysis and hazards analysis. * Experience in experimental techniques and statistical analysis. * Experience in developing architectural and interface designs through interaction with Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Firmware, and other subsystem domains and teams. * Proficiency in developing and executing system integration and performance characterization plans and then executing these through virtual simulation and real test scenarios. This includes the creation of tests methods with appropriate scripting languages and tools. * Experience in customer, system and subsystem level requirements management and traceability (preferably with the use of requirements software such as DOORS). * Knowledge of communication methods and protocols (USB, Serial, TCP/IP, RS232, IEEE 1394) * This person should be confident and an active participant in technical discussions and meetings.
Job Systems Engineering
Primary Location US-California-San Jose
Shift First Shift / Day Job
Relocation Available No Nearest Major Market: San Jose Nearest Secondary Market: Palo Alto Job Category: Engineering, Engineer, Software Engineer, Systems Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Instrumentation, Research, Research, Technology, Telecom, Telecommunications, Testing, Embedded
Company Size
Large (1000+ employees)
Date posted
24/07/2010
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