Senior Electrical Engineer

About Ultima Genomics

Ultima Genomics is a rapidly growing life sciences technology company developing groundbreaking 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.

The Role

This is a full-time onsite position at our Fremont, CA location for a Senior Electrical Engineer to help make the world a better place through next-generation sequencing technology.

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–software integration and with mechanical and other engineering teams on design integration
• Strong understanding of signal and power integrity
• Proficiency with electronic design tools such as Altium Designer or KiCad for schematic capture and PCB layout creation and review
• Experience using circuit-simulation tools such as SPICE
• Experience designing industrial electrical systems, including power-supply sizing, component selection, wire-harness design, and electrical enclosure or panel layout
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC mitigation techniques, including grounding, shielding, filtering, and selection of appropriate harness and interconnect components
• Strong troubleshooting skills for board-level electronics and complex multidisciplinary systems, with hands-on proficiency using bench and portable measurement equipment
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Experience with Python for test automation and data analysis, or with designing automated test platforms and reliability test setups (strong plus)

Compensation & Benefits

Base pay: $135,000–$155,000 if performed in California. Your actual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details reflect base salary only and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

Benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending & health savings account
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Other company benefits

Equal Opportunity

Ultima Genomics is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact recruiting@ultimagen.com.