We are seeking a Senior Electrical Systems Architect to define and lead the platform-level electronics architecture for LC/MS instruments (e.g., Ultivo LC/TQ, Pro iQ / Pro iQ Plus, LC/MSD iQ, and related systems). In this role, you will own the end-to-end electronics architecture across distributed hardware, interconnects, telemetry, and diagnostics, and serve as a technical authority that partners with other electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, firmware/embedded engineers, and scientific stakeholders.
You will establish electronics architecture standards, interface specifications, and integration patterns spanning multiple products and product generations, with a strong emphasis on maintainability/serviceability enabled through robust telemetry and diagnostics.
Key Responsibilities
Platform Electronics Architecture
Own and define the end-to-end electronics architecture for LC/MS platforms, including controller/main boards, distributed modules/daughter cards, interconnects, and system interfaces.
Define system partitioning, interface standards, and reusable design patterns spanning multiple products and generations.
Lead architecture tradeoffs balancing performance, reliability, serviceability, cost, and schedule.
Drive architecture documentation and clarity (e.g., interface definitions, system diagrams, design patterns, and integration guidelines).
Collaborate with mechanical engineering to enable robust packaging and interconnect solutions, including cable-free / board-to-board connectivity where appropriate.
Define system-level interconnect requirements (signal integrity, grounding, shielding, accessibility/service).
Cross-Functional Integration & Technical Leadership
Act as the primary electronics architecture interface to mechanical, firmware/embedded software, physics/chemistry, and scientific stakeholders.
Lead system-level design reviews, architecture reviews, and integration readiness assessments.
Drive resolution of complex integration issues during system development, lab prototyping, and verification/validation.
Coordinate and align specialized electrical sub-teams (e.g., RF/driver board engineers) toward a coherent platform architecture.
Embedded Systems, Telemetry & Diagnostics Integration
Partner with firmware/embedded software teams to define hardware-software boundaries and enable robust system behavior (controls, instrumentation, fault handling).
Ensure architecture supports telemetry, diagnostics, and event logging that feed into FW/ESW and enable serviceability/maintainability and field uptime.
Define integration and test strategies from an architecture standpoint (what needs to be observable, testable, diagnosable).
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Experience
8+ years in electronics systems architecture and/or system-level hardware design for complex electromechanical products.
Demonstrated ownership of platform-level electronics architecture (multi-board, distributed systems, cross-functional integration).
Experience coordinating cross-functional technical work across electronics, mechanical, and firmware/embedded software teams.
Strong background in distributed electronics, mixed-signal systems, and PCB design.
Experience designing complex multilayer PCBs (e.g., 8+ layers) and leading design reviews.
Required Technical Skills
System-level electronics architecture: partitioning, interface definition, platform standards.
Distributed embedded hardware and low-level interfaces (e.g., SPI, I²C, UART, etc.).
System integration, lab bring-up, debug, and reliability troubleshooting.
Telemetry/diagnostics mindset: designing for observability, maintainability, and serviceability.
Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB design tools (tool-agnostic).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with analytical instrumentation (LC/MS, mass spectrometry, chromatography) or similar high-performance scientific/industrial systems.
Experience working alongside RF or specialized driver electronics (e.g., drivers for quadrupoles, ion guides, or analogous subsystems).
Familiarity with FPGA/SoC architectures (e.g., Xilinx Zynq or similar) and hardware/firmware co-design (nice-to-have, not required).
Experience with board-to-board interconnect strategies and cable-reduction approaches in compact systems.
Professional Attributes
Strong systems thinking; comfortable operating across disciplines and ambiguity.
Excellent technical communication and cross-functional influence.
High ownership and accountability; comfortable making consequential architecture decisions.
Strong collaborative mindset
Location & Travel
This role is based at the Agilent Headquarters in Santa Clara, CA. Minimum 3 days/week onsite (hybrid).
Additional Details
This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least May 26, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $153,823.00 - $269,550.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locationsAgilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and merit-based employer that values individuals of all backgrounds at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive in the workplace where everyone is welcome, and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email [email protected] or contact +1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit www.agilent.com/en/accessibility.Travel Required: NoShift: DayDuration: No End DateJob Function: R&DSkills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field
- 8+ years in electronics systems architecture and/or system-level hardware design
- Experience coordinating cross-functional technical work across electronics, mechanical, and firmware/embedded software teams
- Strong background in distributed electronics, mixed-signal systems, and PCB design
- Experience designing complex multilayer PCB designs (e.g., 8+ layers)
- Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB design tools
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