JOB TITLE: Systems Engineer
LOCATION: Hawthorne, NY (on-site)
TYPE: Full time, regular
COMPENSATION: $140,000 - $165,000/yr
Clarapath is a medical robotics company based in Westchester County, NY. Our mission is to transform and modernize laboratory workflows with the goal of improving patient care, decreasing costs, and enhancing the quality and consistency of laboratory processes. SectionStar™ by Clarapath is a ground-breaking electro-mechanical system designed to elevate and automate the workflow in histology laboratories and provide pathologists with the tissue samples they need to make the most accurate diagnoses. Through the use of innovative technology, data, and precision analytics, Clarapath is paving the way for a new era of laboratory medicine.
Role Summary:
The Systems Engineer will play a key role in the design, integration, and optimization of Clarapath’s advanced electro-mechanical medical device, SectionStar™. This position is essential for driving cross-functional alignment, troubleshooting complex system-level issues, and ensuring seamless integration between hardware, software, and production workflows. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of systems engineering principles, a strong analytical mindset, and experience working within regulated environments. We’re looking for a collaborative team player who sees system-level design and development as a key competitive advantage in advancing medical device innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain system-level architecture and requirements for SectionStar™
• Lead integration of electrical, mechanical, software, and firmware subsystems
• Translate customer and clinical requirements into clear, testable system specifications
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure smooth design transfer and system verification
• Identify and resolve system-level issues through root cause analysis and structured troubleshooting
• Manage interface definitions, risk analyses (ex: FMEA), and design documentation
• Support regulatory submissions by generating system-level documentation and participating in design reviews
• Drive continuous improvement through post-launch analysis and product iteration

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
• 8+ years of experience in systems engineering or cross-disciplinary product development
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management, risk analysis, and V&V processes
• Hands-on approach to integration and problem solving; experience working closely with manufacturing and testing environments
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Experience in medical devices or regulated industries, a plus (FDA, ISO 13485, etc.)
• Familiarity with CAD, embedded systems, and control systems, a plus

• Develop and maintain system-level architecture and requirements for SectionStar™
• Lead integration of electrical, mechanical, software, and firmware subsystems
• Translate customer and clinical requirements into clear, testable system specifications
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure smooth design transfer and system verification
• Identify and resolve system-level issues through root cause analysis and structured troubleshooting
• Manage interface definitions, risk analyses (ex: FMEA), and design documentation
• Support regulatory submissions by generating system-level documentation and participating in design reviews
• Drive continuous improvement through post-launch analysis and product iteratio