Sr Staff Engineer Instrument Architecture
Core
Lead complex life science product development by defining system architecture, managing subsystem interactions, and overseeing requirements from concept through verification and validation.
Role type
Senior Staff Engineer, Instrument Architecture
Builds
High-throughput analytical instruments for life sciences (flow cytometry, cell sorting, diagnostics)
Domain
Life Sciences / Biophysics / Medical Technology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
System architecture design, Real-time operating systems (RTOS), Fluidic dynamics, Precision optics, High-speed electronics, FPGA-based DSP, Data pipeline architecture, Regulated environment design control
Preferred skills
Master's degree or PhD, Experience with design control in regulated environments
Technologies
RTOS, FPGA, PCIe, USB 3.0, Gigabit Ethernet, RS232, SPI, I2C, CAN bus, PMTs, APDs, SiPMs
Responsibilities
Author system-level specifications and interface control documents, Map and optimize optical/fluidic/electronic/mechanical interfaces, Architect system control and real-time coordination, Design end-to-end data flow architecture, Lead subsystem budget allocation, Conduct performance modeling, Drive trade-off decisions, Own end-to-end requirements lifecycle
Seniority
Senior Staff, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities