Staff Systems Engineer

ABOUT SINGULAR GENOMICS 

Singular Genomics is inventing at the forefront of genomics, one of the world’s fastest-growing industries. Our novel G4 benchtop sequencer is highly versatile and designed to rapidly produce accurate DNA sequencing results. And in development, the PX platform leverages Singular’s proprietary sequencing technology, applying it as a multi-omic in-situ readout for RNA and proteins for markets such as single cell and spatial analysis. Singular Genomics is committed to unlocking the potential of these core technologies to reshape the future of (gen)omics.  

We foster a culture of creativity and technical excellence, both catalysts for innovation. We celebrate diversity, emphasize collaboration and, as we rapidly mature, we are constantly looking at ways we can do better for our people. 

Our Headquarters are located on the Torrey Pines Mesa, in La Jolla, California at the center of the biotech hub. Our Manufacturing facility is in Sorrento Valley. This role reports to our HQ location. 

Position Summary: 

As a Staff Systems Engineer, you will lead the integration and performance optimization of complex scientific instruments integrating optics, fluidics, motion, thermal and electrical functions. You will also collaborate on the analysis of complex system issues to complete the integration and transfer to manufacturing.  This is an important role requiring an experienced technical expert with previous experience collaborating closely with cross-functional teammates in R&D and Manufacturing.  Strong engineering fundamentals, rigorous critical thinking skills, and a methodical product development approach are essential. 

This position is ideally suited to a candidate who is self-motivated and excited by a startup environment where opportunity to rise to frequent and diverse challenges is commonly encountered.  

Responsibilities:  

• Contribute to prototype instrument assembly, bring-up and functional test.  Coordinate execution of engineering and design verification activities. 
• Troubleshoot and analyze system issues. Lead interdisciplinary root cause analysis involving control systems, electromechanical, thermal, optical and fluidic subsystems. 
• Coordinate and communicate with external vendors to manage design, debug and integration of parts and subsystems. 
• Perform data collection and statistical analysis. 
• Create reports and presentations summarizing experimental plans and conclusions. 
• Translate high-level requirements into subsystem requirements, create performance budgets. 
• Qualify new product designs through design verification tests. 
• Work with subsystem owners to identify and design test beds and execute reliability and lifetime test plans. 

Qualifications:  

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Bioengineering, Optical Engineering or other relevant degree. 
• A minimum of 7+ years of relevant experience in integration activities, e.g. as an integrator in a multidisciplinary project. 
• Proficient in design and test of systems comprising imaging, illumination, electrical, mechanical, vacuum and fluidic modules and subsystems.  
• Experience with definition, setup, characterization, and testing of complex systems, including design of experiments, reliability life tests, and root cause analysis. 
• Familiar with scripting languages. Ability to write scripts for automated testing.  
• Proficient in reading electrical schematics, mechanical drawings and manufacturers’ product data sheets.  
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. 
• Ability to utilize test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, laser power meters, beam profilers, autocollimators, etc. with no direction.

The estimated base salary range for this role based in the United States of America is: $108,500 - $161,000. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Should the level of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable salary range may be updated accordingly. Additionally, all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package.  

Singular Genomics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

Singular Genomics is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can provide their name and contact information to our Accommodations team at [email protected]. Your request will be responded to as soon as possible. 

Please note: Singular Genomics does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Singular Genomics employees.