Senior Life Sciences Instrumentation Engineering Leader

Real; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Real is seeking a senior engineering leader to drive development and commercialization of next-generation instrumentation and platform technologies for life sciences applications. This confidential, growth-focused role offers the opportunity to guide multidisciplinary teams across engineering, science, and operations in Hartford, CT.

The candidate will shape product strategy, manage full lifecycle development, and partner with stakeholders to scale innovative solutions from concept to proof of

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
• Significant experience developing scientific, biomedical, laboratory, or diagnostic instrumentation.
• Proven success leading engineering organizations and bringing products from concept to commercialization.
• Strong systems engineering and cross-functional leadership experience.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and strategic planning skills.

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.

Job description

Real is seeking a senior engineering leader to drive development and commercialization of next-generation instrumentation and platform technologies for life sciences applications. This confidential, growth-focused role offers the opportunity to guide multidisciplinary teams across engineering, science, and operations in Hartford, CT.

The candidate will shape product strategy, manage full lifecycle development, and partner with stakeholders to scale innovative solutions from concept to proof of