# Staff Systems Engineer at Onto Innovation

- Company: Onto Innovation
- What the company does: Onto Innovation is a leader in semiconductor manufacturing software & solutions that solve the most difficult yield, device performance, quality, & reliability issues.
- Company website: https://ontoinnovation.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Wilmington-MA (Jonspin)
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-30
- Apply by: 2026-12-14
- Apply: https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/ONTO_Careers/job/Wilmington-MA-Jonspin/Staff-Systems-Engineer_R-6685?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/onto-innovation-staff-systems-engineer/

## About the role

Onto Innovation is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer to provide senior-level systems engineering leadership for advanced semiconductor inspection and metrology products. This individual contributor will define system requirements, drive architecture and interface decisions, support integration and verification, resolve cross-subsystem issues, and serve as a technical authority for complex customer and product development programs. The role is primarily on-site in Wilmington, Massachusetts, with travel up to 40%. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Demonstrated expertise in requirements management, systems architecture, interface control, integration and test, verification and validation, technical risk management, and customer-facing technical problem solving
- Ability to work independently, influence without formal authority, and drive results across cross-functional teams
- Experience with semiconductor inspection, metrology, lithography, process control, advanced packaging, optics, imaging, motion control, robotics, automation, software integration, and customer acceptance testing
- Familiarity with requirements tools, issue tracking systems, configuration management, reliability engineering, and formal product development processes is preferred
- INCOSE certification, Six Sigma, PMP, or equivalent systems engineering credentials are beneficial
- Minimum education: bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, optical engineering, physics, computer engineering, robotics, or a related technical discipline


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