Sr. Electrical Engineer

Category:

Life Science

Employment Type:

Direct Hire

Reference:

BH-390668

Our client, a rapidly growing biotech startup developing next-generation sample preparation and genomic analysis instrumentation is seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineer
to support the design, development, and integration of next-generation genomic instrumentation. This role will lead board-level electronic design, embedded system integration, prototyping, and hands-on bring-up within a collaborative R&D environment. This is a high-impact role with visibility across engineering, product, and scientific teams.

Please see full details below (only qualified applicants need apply)

Location:
Pleasanton, CA (East Bay)
Employment Type:
Full-Time (Direct Hire)
Salary Range:$155k-$190k+ (DOE), plus equity
Hours:
Standard day schedule (M-F, onsite)
Relocation support considered for strong candidates within CA

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate mixed-signal PCB assemblies
  for biotech instrumentation.
• Lead schematic capture, component selection, and layout review(Altium preferred).
• Develop and integrate embedded systems using microcontrollers (STM32/TI).
• Implement and debug I2C, SPI, UART, USB
  and related communication interfaces.
• Perform hands-on bring-up, prototyping, and electrical characterization.
• Utilize oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other test equipment for troubleshooting.
• Collaborate closely with firmware, software, mechanical, and assay teams
  to drive system integration.
• Support transition from R&D to manufacturing and scalable production.
  
  

• MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering (BS considered with strong experience).
• 3+ years
  of professional experience in device, instrumentation, semiconductor, biomedical, or electromechanical systems.
• Proven experience in PCBA hardware development
  and board-level debugging.
• Strong background in analog + digital circuit design and analysis.
• Embedded experience writing or debugging low-level drivers in C.
• Hands-on lab experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DMMs, etc.
  
  

• Experience developing instrumentation used in life sciences or diagnostics.
• Comfortable working hands-on and iteratively
  in a startup/R&D lab environment.
• Ability to assess system-level behavior, root cause failures, and drive solutions.
• Self-driven, collaborative, and proactive problem solver.
  
  

• Opportunity to join early in the growth trajectory
  of a well-backed biotech startup.
• Competitive salary + meaningful equity participation.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible PTO and a collaborative team environment.
  
  

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities