Senior Staff Electrical Engineer

About the role

An engineer in this role spends the day designing and verifying complex analog, digital, and mixed-signal electronics while performing hands-on PCBA bring-up and debugging. He will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to refine system-level architecture. Root-cause analyses of issues to improve design follow by updating design and documentation and delivering the next prototype are the frequent tasks of this role. Aside from this responsibility, a senior staff will have the opportunity to help mentor junior engineers and guide them towards their success.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute complex hardware development from concept through manufacturing and post-launch support.
• Designing, debugging, and verifying analog, digital, and mixed-signal electronics; architecting system-level electronics; overseeing PCBA layout, bring-up, and verification; and ensuring designs meet safety, EMC, quality, DFM, and DFT requirements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally, conduct root-cause and failure analyses (FMEA, field returns), support manufacturing and vendors.
• Contribute to test strategies and fixtures, and document designs throughout the product lifecycle.
• Occasional domestic and international travel (10–15%) is expected.

Requirements

• Education/Work Experience: BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with relevant experience (10+ years for BS; less with advanced degree).
• Experience with high-voltage (kV) power supply design preferred, experience in offline power supply design is also in consideration.
• Strong foundation in analog, digital, power, and mixed-signal circuit design.
• Proven experience with microcontroller-based systems; familiarity with complex systems (MPUs, DSPs, FPGA/CPLDs) and high-speed interfaces (USB, DDR, Ethernet, LVDS) is a plus.
• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB tools (Altium preferred; others a plus).
• Hands-on lab skills and experience with design verification, root-cause analysis, and manufacturing support.
• Knowledge of safety and EMC standards (EN61010, EN61326, UL/CE) and life science instrumentation is a plus.

Qualifications

• Collaborative, detail-oriented engineer passionate about advancing life sciences and healthcare innovation.

Skills

• Ability to lead and execute complex hardware development projects.
• Expertise in analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit design.
• Experience with high-voltage power supply design and microcontroller-based systems.
• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB tools.
• Hands-on lab skills and experience with design verification, root-cause analysis, and manufacturing support.
• Knowledge of safety and EMC standards and life science instrumentation.

Benefits

We’re proud to offer a variety of options, including competitive medical plans for you and your family, free HSA funds, a new fertility offering with stipend, group life and disability, paid parental leave, 401k plus profit sharing, an employee stock purchase program, a new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform, extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief program, pet insurance, wellness challenges and support, paid time off, Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s), and more!

Pay

The estimated base salary range for this position is $157,400 to $216,400 at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors. This position is eligible for a variable annual bonus, which is dependent upon achievement of your individual objectives and Company performance.

Schedule

This position must be based in Hercules, California and requires the employee to be located within commuting distance of the office.