Electrical Engineer II

Ultima Genomics; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

FSA/HSA

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ultima Genomics seeks an Electrical Engineer II to lead design of next-gen sequencing hardware at our Fremont, CA site. You will design PCBs, mixed-signal electronics and embedded systems, collaborating with firmware and mechanical teams to integrate hardware with software and ensure robust product development.

You will translate requirements into electrical specs, run experiments, verify performance and support manufacturing readiness.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering
• 2+ years of relevant industry experience
• Hands-on PCB and mixed-signal electronics design with embedded MCUs
• Collaboration with firmware, mechanical and other teams on design integration
• Strong signal and power integrity understanding
• Experience with Altium KiCad and circuit-simulation tools like SPICE
• Experience with Python for test automation is a strong plus

Responsibilities

• Shape the technical direction of next-gen sequencing instruments across robotics and high-speed data acquisition
• Translate system requirements into electrical specs and support design reviews and compliance activities
• Design PCBs and wire harnesses, including component selection and layout collaboration
• Define experiments to verify hardware functionality and evaluate failure modes
• Perform prototype testing and support transition to volume production
• Develop build, test and training docs and manage design records and BOMs
• Assist cross-functional teams and vendors to root cause issues and implement corrective actions
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Custom PCBs

Mixed-signal electronics

Embedded microcontrollers

Firmware integration

Signal integrity

Power integrity

Electronics test & measurement

Python for test automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

KiCad

SPICE

Job description

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 Electrical Engineer II to join our team!

This is an exciting opening for an experienced Electrical Engineer who wants to be part of team that makes the world a better place.

This is a full-time onsite position at our Fremont, CA location.

How You’ll Contribute

• Shape the technical direction of next-generation automated sequencing instruments, taking electronic designs from concept through production across robotics, precision motion control, high-speed data acquisition, mixed-signal electronics, and test automation
• Translate system requirements into electrical specifications, participate in design reviews and risk assessments, 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 and execute experiments to verify hardware and firmware functionality, characterize performance, and evaluate board-level failure modes
• Perform prototype testing, document findings and design improvements, and support new product integration, manufacturing readiness, and the transition to volume production
• 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
• 2+ 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, is a strong plus

At Ultima Genomics, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays between $110,000 and $125,000, if performed in California, and your actual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that 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
• and other company benefits