Senior Electrical Engineer

The role

The Senior Electrical Engineer will own the electrical architecture and technical execution of complex subsystems for next-generation automated sequencing instruments. This includes designing custom PCBs, defining verification plans, and leading prototype testing.

What you will do

• Own electrical architecture and technical execution of complex subsystems
• Translate system requirements into electrical specifications
• Lead electrical design reviews and risk assessments
• Design custom printed circuit boards and wire harnesses
• Define verification plans and execute experiments
• Lead prototype testing and document findings
• Design automated test and measurement systems
• Troubleshoot electrical issues and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Develop build, test, and training documentation
• Manage component obsolescence and alternate-part qualification

Required qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience
• Hands-on experience designing custom PCBs and mixed-signal electronics with embedded microcontrollers
• Experience collaborating with firmware engineers on hardware–software integration
• Experience collaborating with mechanical and other engineering teams on design integration
• Strong understanding of signal and power integrity
• Proficiency with electronic design tools such as Altium Designer or KiCad
• Experience using circuit-simulation tools such as SPICE
• Experience designing industrial electrical systems
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC mitigation techniques
• Strong troubleshooting skills for board-level electronics and complex multidisciplinary systems
• Hands-on proficiency using bench and portable measurement equipment

Nice to have

• Experience with Python for test automation and data analysis
• Experience with designing automated test platforms and reliability test setups

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• flexible spending & health savings account
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• employee assistance program
• other company benefits

About the company

Ultima Genomics is a rapidly growing life sciences technology company developing genomics technologies. The company has raised over $700 million to develop a foundational approach to sequencing at scale.