Senior Electrical Engineer

Ultima Genomics•Fremont, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ultima Genomics is a rapidly growing life sciences technology company developing genomics technologies to make sequencing more scalable and support advances in biology and human health. The Senior Electrical Engineer will contribute to the development and commercialization of next-generation sequencing technology by owning electrical architecture and technical execution for complex subsystems in automated sequencing instruments. The role guides electronic designs from concept through production across robotics, precision motion control, high-speed data acquisition, mixed-signal electronics, and test automation. It includes translating system requirements into electrical specifications, designing custom PCBs and wire harnesses, planning and conducting verification and prototype testing, and supporting product integration and the transition to volume production. The engineer also troubleshoots electrical issues, works with cross-functional teams and vendors on root-cause analysis and corrective actions, and maintains technical documentation and design records. This is a full-time onsite position in Fremont, California. The stated California base salary range is $135,000–$155,000. The role is eligible for a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
At least 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 and 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 for schematic capture and PCB layout creation and review.
Experience using circuit-simulation tools such as SPICE.
Experience designing industrial electrical systems, including power-supply sizing, component selection, wire-harness design, and electrical enclosure or panel layout.
Knowledge of EMI/EMC mitigation techniques, including grounding, shielding, filtering, and selection of appropriate harness and interconnect components.
Strong troubleshooting skills for board-level electronics and complex multidisciplinary systems, with hands-on proficiency using bench and portable measurement equipment.
Excellent organizational and communication skills, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Python for test automation and data analysis, or with designing automated test platforms and reliability test setups.

Responsibilities

Own the electrical architecture and technical execution of complex subsystems within next-generation automated sequencing instruments.
Guide electronic designs from concept through production across robotics, precision motion control, high-speed data acquisition, mixed-signal electronics, and test automation, considering performance, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and schedule.
Translate system requirements into electrical specifications and define subsystem interfaces and acceptance criteria.
Lead electrical design reviews and risk assessments, document technical decisions and risk mitigations, and support applicable safety, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and regulatory compliance activities.
Design custom printed circuit boards (PCBs) and wire harnesses for complex electromechanical systems, including component selection, schematic capture, layout collaboration, and design documentation.
Define verification plans and conduct experiments to verify hardware and firmware functionality, characterize performance, and evaluate board-level failure modes.
Establish requirement-based acceptance criteria, analyze verification results, and drive design changes to close verification gaps.
Lead prototype testing and document findings and design improvements.
Own electrical readiness for new product integration and transition to volume production; work with manufacturing to resolve design issues, establish test coverage, and close electrical risks before release.
Design automated test and measurement systems to identify component-level failures.
Troubleshoot electrical issues and collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
Develop build, test, and training documentation; maintain electrical design records, bills of materials, and engineering changes; and manage component obsolescence and alternate-part qualification throughout the product lifecycle.
Perform other job duties as assigned.