Staff Engineer, System Design

PPD (Thermo Fisher)

UK
Hybrid
Lead system architecture and design
Translate customer needs into specifications
Drive end-to-end systems engineering
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale

Job Summary

  • As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale.
  • We are seeking a Staff Engineer – Systems Design to lead the architecture and development of advanced instrumentation platforms within our imaging, detection, and materials analysis portfolio.
  • You will translate customer and application needs into scalable system architectures, ensuring seamless integration of hardware, software, electronics, detectors, vacuum systems, and data processing capabilities.

Matching Summary

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead system architecture and design
  • Translate customer needs into specifications
  • Drive end-to-end systems engineering
  • Collaborate with global cross-functional teams
  • Define and execute verification and validation strategies
  • Provide technical leadership across programs

Nice-to-have

  • Influence next-generation platform strategy
  • Mentor engineers and strengthen capabilities
  • Support full product lifecycle activities
  • Agile or hybrid development environments
  • Strong analytical and statistical capabilities

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience or Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience
  • Degree in Engineering, Physics, Electronics, or related technical discipline
  • Strong experience with instrumentation platforms (XRF, radiation detection, FTIR, SEM/TEM)
  • Expertise in systems engineering methodologies (e.g., MBSE)
  • Proven track record in regulated or quality-driven environments
  • Ability to travel up to 20%

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