Senior Engineering Leader, Instrumentation & Platform Innovation

Real Staffing; United States; On-site; USD 240,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

A confidential life sciences technology company is seeking a senior engineering leader to drive the development and commercialization of next-generation scientific instruments and platform technologies. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing organization at a pivotal stage and lead multidisciplinary engineering efforts that support biomedical research.

You will set engineering strategy, oversee product development and lifecycle activities, mentor high‑performing teams, and partner with

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience developing instrumentation or platforms for biomedical research or diagnostics.
• Proven leadership experience and track record of bringing products from concept to commercialization.
• Strong systems engineering and cross-functional leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering strategy, product development, and technical execution across multiple disciplines.
• Drive the design, development, and commercialization of complex instrumentation platforms.
• Build, mentor, and scale high-performing engineering teams.
• Partner with scientific, commercial, operations, and manufacturing stakeholders.
• Establish engineering processes that support innovation, quality, and scalability.
• Guide system architecture, integration, validation, and product lifecycle activities.

Skills

Systems engineering

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Education

Advanced degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

A confidential life sciences technology company is seeking a senior engineering leader to drive the development and commercialization of next-generation scientific instruments and platform technologies. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing organization at a pivotal stage and lead multidisciplinary engineering efforts that support biomedical research.

You will set engineering strategy, oversee product development and lifecycle activities, mentor high‑performing teams, and partner with