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Solutions Architect

Boxborough, MA, United StatesFull-time2026-09-02 → 2026-11-10

Core

Own early-stage customer technical engagement and define end-to-end solution architectures for complex technical products.

Role type

Senior IC Solutions Architect (Systems Engineering)

Builds

End-to-end conceptual solution architectures, prototype-ready designs, and technical specifications for precision technology instruments and motion control systems.

Domain

Precision technology / Life science diagnostics / Motion control / Systems Engineering

Required skills

Systems engineering, solution architecture, cross-functional technical leadership, technical feasibility analysis, rapid prototyping, requirement elicitation, system-level design, technical tradeoff analysis, risk mitigation, customer-facing technical communication

Preferred skills

Customer-facing technical roles, modular or platform-based solutions, prototyping and validation testing, balancing technical tradeoffs with cost and schedule

Technologies

Mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, controls engineering, precision instruments, sensors, motion control subsystems

Responsibilities

Lead early-stage customer engagement to establish technical credibility; Elicit and synthesize customer requirements; Define system-level architecture, interfaces, and performance targets; Design and execute rapid experiments to validate solution concepts; Serve as technical integrator across mechanical, electrical, software, and controls disciplines; Guide transition from conceptual architecture to prototype-ready designs; Communicate technical progress and validation results to customers; Mentor engineers on conceptual solution development.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC