System Engineer
Spatial Genomics is an early-stage company pioneering new frontiers in genomics. We are passionate and committed to developing revolutionary platform technologies for diverse applications of spatial genomic analysis of human and other biology. Join us in our mission to make Spatial Genomics broadly accessible and enable new discoveries in basic research and healthcare.
The engineering team is seeking a system engineer for the development, validation and service of our products including but not limited to system instruments. Our team is responsible for the entire hardware and design & development of our platform as well as developing core technologies for our product portfolio.
Responsibilities:
- Define and track product requirements, including but not limited to analog and digital circuit design, for electro-mechanical and optical systems
- Lead the design, manufacturing, and validation of custom PCBAs
- Lead the verification and validation of electrical sub-systems
- Collect and analyze information to interpret and assess system performance
- Provide instrumentation and test fixture support for internal R&D, engineering, and operations
- Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation and test fixture issues and provide design feedback
- Author or co-author troubleshooting documentation
- Define and generate system diagnostic and test procedures
- Develop test methods for verification of commercial systems
- Validate service troubleshooting documentation and software
- Contribute to overall integration of instrumentation
- Collaborate with other team members on subsystem design and transfer to manufacturing
- Other duties may be assigned
Education and Experience
BS/MS in electronics and/or system engineering, physics or related with 5+ years’ experience, or equivalent. First-hand experience in biotech/genomics preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Working experience with Altium schematic capture and PCBA layout tool
- Ability to troubleshoot laboratory equipment and commercial products involving chemistry, biology, software, and hardware
- Proficient using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and electronic loads
- Experience developing or servicing scientific instrumentation involving optics and fluidic
- Experience with fluorescence microscopy is a plus
- First-hand experience in pilot/production environments, including tech transfer activities, sustaining support, and continuous improvement
- Ability to work independently as well as on teams
- Experience with working on teams that have taken products from concept to market
- Highly organized, flexible, and detail-oriented
- Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
- Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves attitude with high sense of urgency and drive for results
- First-hand experience in start-up environment is desired
Spatial Genomics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.