Senior Systems Engineer (80-100%)

About Spiden

Spiden is a Swiss deep-tech startup that is pioneering a light- and ML-based technology platform for continuous, non-invasive and label-free clinical-grade monitoring of biomarkers and drug concentrations in tissue, blood, and other bodily fluids, supporting a range of both wellness and medical use cases, for example, needle-free continuous glucose monitoring.
 
We are looking for an experienced Senior Systems Engineer (f/m/d, 80-100%) who will work within a multidisciplinary team on the development of innovative wearable technology for consumer applications.

Your profile

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in mechatronics, electrical engineering, robotics, or related disciplines 
• Several years of professional experience in systems engineering or technical project management in consumer-facing electronics, and preferably wearable technology
• Experience in the architecture, design & development of wearable electronic devices with hard- and software, based on defined performance, cost and reliability targets
• Experience designing high-volume products from concept to production, working with contract manufacturers 
• Team player and ability to integrate into a highly interdisciplinary and dynamic team
• Good communication, cooperation and organization skills, willingness to take responsibility
• Good analytical and system-oriented thinking as well as fast comprehension
• Awareness of costs and schedules
• Proven track record in analytical and problem-solving skills
• Professional working proficiency in English (German, French or an Asian language is a plus), with strong writing and communication skills 
• Experience with requirements management tools 
• Experience in working in a quality management system. Working with regulated medical devices (FDA and ISO 13485) is a plus

We offer

• A multi-cultural team embracing diversity. We strive for gender equality.
• The opportunity to have impact on the business development of the next blockbuster in health monitoring 
• An experienced management team with deep experience and a strong commitment to people development 
• A position where you can develop and grow beyond your limits 
• A steep learning curve, real impact at work and a lot of fun! 
• Frequent company and team events creating a fun place to work and a great company culture
• A top modern office and laboratory infrastructure with great proximity to public transport, highway, shopping 
• Indoor gym and sports activity offering, proximity to lake for swimming, forest for running
• You would work side-by-side with technologists at Spiden with a job occupancy to be commonly agreed upon on 
• Tailored compensation package with equity opportunity

Your mission

• Lead and coordinate the systems engineering and technical project tasks in the development of Spiden’s wearable product 
• Define technical requirements in coordination with product owner, operations and aligned with Spiden's technology roadmap 
• Conduct technical negotiations with project partners, specifically Industrial Design and Production partners
• Define and implement the development and verification logic, establish the corresponding documents, i.e. design development & verification plans, test plans, design justification documents, interface control documents, verification control documents etc.
• Coordinate the generation and review of technical project documents and drawings

Our recruitment process

Starting with a 30-minute phone interview, we proceed to group/technical interviews, ideally followed by an on-site interview and tour of our facilities. We aim for a swift process while allowing both parties to obtain a full picture.