Hardware Engineer, Scientific Instrumentation
Core
Design and own custom scientific instruments (imaging, culturing, electroporation, robotics) to probe organisms across the tree of life, turning biological discovery into real-world capability.
Role type
Senior IC hardware engineer (scientific instrumentation)
Builds
Custom hardware instruments, robotic platforms, and lab automation systems
Domain
Life sciences / Biological research / Instrumentation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Mechanical design, Electronics design, Firmware development, System integration, Prototyping, Debugging, CAD, PCB design, Embedded systems, Quantitative analysis, First-principles reasoning
Preferred skills
Lab automation, Robotics, Instrument control, Mixed-signal systems, Open-source contributions
Technologies
C/C++, Python, Mechanical CAD, PCB design tools, Sensors
Responsibilities
Design custom instruments spanning mechanical, electrical, and firmware systems; Harden prototypes for unattended operation; Build precision motion, high-voltage, imaging, and thermal control subsystems; Integrate instruments with robotic automation; Manage external engineering contractors
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC