Senior Electrical Engineer

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team at Ultima Genomics in Fremont, CA. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will own the electrical architecture and technical execution of complex subsystems within next-generation automated sequencing instruments.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and guide electronic designs from concept through production across robotics, precision motion control, high-speed data acquisition, mixed-signal electronics, and test automation.
• Translate system requirements into electrical specifications and define interfaces and acceptance criteria for assigned subsystems.
• Design custom printed circuit boards (PCBs) and wire harnesses for complex electromechanical systems.
• Define verification plans and execute experiments to verify hardware and firmware functionality.
• Lead prototype testing and document findings and design improvements.
• Design automated test and measurement systems to identify component-level failures.
• Develop build, test, and training documentation; maintain electrical design records, bills of materials, and engineering changes.

Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• 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.
• Proficiency with electronic design tools such as Altium Designer or KiCad.
• 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.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for board-level electronics and complex multidisciplinary systems.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with Python for test automation and data analysis is a strong plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary: $135,000 - $155,000 per year.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending & health savings account; paid holidays; paid time off; employee assistance program; and other company benefits.