Senior Electrical Engineer

Rapidly Growing Life Sciences Technology Company Ultima Genomics is a rapidly growing company that is developing ground-breaking genomics technologies. Our mission is to continuously drive the scale of genomic information to enable unprecedented advances in biology and improvements in human health. We have developed a foundational new approach to sequencing at scale that overcomes limitations due to the high costs of current technologies. We are well-funded and have raised approximately $600 million from global top-tier investors. Our team brings together unique and diverse expertise across multiple disciplines, from healthcare and life sciences, to engineering, to technology and software and beyond. We are a collaborative group, including successful entrepreneurs, chemists, hardware and software engineers, genomics and biotechnology experts, molecular and computational biologists, software and algorithm experts, and operations and commercial leaders. Join us to develop and commercialize technologies that unleash the power of genomics at scale and empower the future of human health. We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team! This is an exciting opening for an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer who wants to help make the world a better place through next-generation sequencing technology. This is a full-time onsite position at our Fremont, CA location. How You’ll Contribute • 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, evaluating tradeoffs among performance, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and schedule • Translate system requirements into electrical specifications and define interfaces and acceptance criteria for assigned subsystems. Lead electrical design reviews and risk assessments within your scope, 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 execute experiments to verify hardware and firmware functionality, characterize performance, and evaluate board-level failure modes. Establish acceptance criteria tied to requirements, analyze 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 the transition to volume production, working 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 • Other job duties as assigned 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. Experience collaborating with firmware engineers on hardware–softwar