Systems Integration & Sustaining Engineer/Scientist 1

Stellaromics Inc. • Boston, MA

7h • $75 - $125

About The Position

The Systems Integration & Sustaining Engineer/Scientist I is an entry-level, hands-on role focused on ensuring our spatial biology platform works reliably end-to-end—from new builds under development to on-market systems used by customers.

This role blends:
Systems integration and verification for new instrument, software, and reagent releases.
Sustaining engineering support for commercial products, including issue investigation, performance improvement, and field feedback incorporation.

You will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Software, Assay Development, Quality, Service, and Operations teams to test systems, investigate failures, and help maintain high performance, reliability, and data quality across the installed base.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD degree in bioengineering, systems engineering, chemistry, biology, or a related technical field.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree with 3–5 years of relevant experience, or PhD with up to 1 year of post-graduate or industry experience.
• Demonstrated ability to design experiments or test methods and draw conclusions from data.
• Experience working with complex, multidisciplinary systems involving hardware, software, and biological workflows.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory instruments, automation platforms, or engineered systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical problems independently using structured problem-solving approaches.
• Working knowledge of wet lab techniques and assay workflows.
• Experience analyzing experimental or test data using tools such as R, Python, MATLAB, or similar.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities and technical ambiguity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting results and collaborating across teams.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with verification, sustaining engineering, or quality processes in a commercial or regulated environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and refine system-level integration and verification tests for automated imaging instruments, software, and assay workflows.
• Design test methods to evaluate instrument performance, assay robustness, and data quality, progressing toward independent test development within the first year.
• Perform system setup, configuration, calibration, and acceptance testing, including hands-on execution during early ramp.
• Support design verification and release testing for new features, assays, and system configurations.
• Independently verify design changes and fixes across complete workflows prior to release.
• Investigate, reproduce, and diagnose field and internal issues using production-equivalent systems.
• Perform root cause analysis across hardware, software, reagents, and user workflows, with coaching and increasing ownership over time.
• Analyze structured test and field data to identify trends, assess risk, and support technical decisions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of system performance, reliability, and usability through data-driven insights.
• Create and maintain clear test documentation, issue tracking, and configuration records in compliance with quality systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Software, Assay Development, Service, Manufacturing, and Operations teams.
• Communicate test results, risks, and recommendations clearly to technical and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Support internal testing, pilot deployments, and controlled customer installations as needed.

Benefits

• Innovative Technology: Be part of a company at the cutting edge of spatial biology and genomics, revolutionizing the way researchers understand biology.
• Impactful Role: You will have a significant impact on the department and the future of the company.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a talented, passionate team in a culture that values creativity, innovation, and teamwork.
• Career Growth: As a high-growth company, we offer significant opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• An attractive compensation and benefits package based on market pay data will be commensurate with candidate skills, qualifications, and experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level