Requirements Engineer – Diagnostic Instruments (Contract)
About the Role
We are partnering with a leading global healthcare company to find a Requirements Engineer to support the development of next‑generation diagnostic instruments.
You will join an innovative R&D organization focused on near-patient care solutions, contributing to both software and hardware requirement engineering across complex medical systems. This is a great opportunity for someone experienced in regulated environments who enjoys working at the intersection of system engineering, software, and medical technology.
Your Responsibilities
Define and structure technical requirements for diagnostic instruments based on business needs, customer inputs, and risk considerations
Apply best practices in requirement engineering, including EARS (Easy Approach to Requirements Syntax)
Contribute to the development of requirement engineering strategies and concepts across system levels
Review and refine requirements and specifications to ensure clarity and compliance
Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams (software, hardware, systems, QA)
Support test‑related activities including test case creation, execution, and defect lifecycle tracking
Provide regular status updates to project and product leadership
Your Profile
5+ years of experience across the full product development lifecycle, with strong focus on requirements engineering
Proven background in regulated environments (ideally IVD or medical devices)
Solid expertise in requirements analysis, structuring, and breakdown, including use of ALM tools
Strong understanding of the V‑model development process
Hands‑on experience with testing, defect management, and validation activities
Certifications such as CPRE / IREB, INCOSE, or IIBA (CCBA) are a plus
Excellent analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail
Ability to work autonomously while engaging effectively with multidisciplinary teams
Strong communication skills with a pragmatic, solution‑oriented mindset
Fluent in English and German
Start Date: ASAP (latest start: 31 August 2026)
Duration: 12 months (extension possible)
Work Model: Onsite presence preferred (home office negotiable)
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