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Principal Systems Engineer

SPECTRAFORCE

Seattle · Hybrid Contract Lead $70 – $80/hr 3w ago

About the role

About

We are seeking a hands-on Principal Systems Engineer to support the development and integration of complex connected medical device systems within a highly collaborative R&D environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead system integration and end-to-end testing activities across wearable devices, mobile applications, cloud platforms, and software systems
  • Develop and execute verification & validation (V&V) plans, test protocols, and reports
  • Perform system-level debugging, troubleshooting, and integration testing
  • Support automation, scripting, and test setup development
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, firmware, software, QA, and regulatory teams
  • Analyze system performance, reliability, and data integrity across connected platforms
  • Support regulated medical device development processes and best practices

Required Experience

  • Strong systems engineering and system-level integration experience
  • Experience with hardware/software integration and end-to-end connected systems
  • Hands-on experience with verification & validation (V&V), integration testing, and debugging
  • Experience in regulated industries such as medical device, healthcare, aerospace, automotive, or defense
  • Knowledge of embedded systems, sensors, cloud/mobile applications, and connected devices
  • Experience with automation or scripting using Python and REST APIs
  • Familiarity with Azure DevOps (ADO), debugging tools, DB queries, or Azure Log Analytics preferred

Preferred Background

  • Medical device or connected healthcare product experience
  • Experience supporting lab/testing environments and building test setups
  • Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Work Arrangement

  • Hybrid role with expected onsite presence approximately 3 days/week in Bellevue, WA
  • Relocation expected for selected candidates if not local

This role is ideal for candidates with a strong systems engineering mindset who enjoy hands-on integration, debugging, testing, and validation work across complex connected platforms.

Skills

PythonREST APIs

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