Electrical Engineer II

1 week ago

Fremont, CA, United States Ultima Genomics Full time
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

As an Electrical Engineer II, you will contribute to the development of electronics and harnesses for fully automated sequencing and support instruments. This role involves working on systems ranging from precision robotics to high-speed data acquisition, ensuring reliability, scalability, and manufacturability.

This is a full-time, on-site position at our Fremont, CA headquarters.

How You'll Contribute
  • Design electronics and harnesses for automated sequencing instruments, including robotics and high-speed data acquisition systems
  • Define and execute experiments to validate hardware and firmware functionality and failure use cases at the board level
  • Perform prototype testing, document improvements, and support transition to production and scale-up
  • Troubleshoot electrical failures and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement cost, footprint, and reliability improvements
  • Serve as a technical resource for new product integration; author build, test, and training documentation for manufacturing
  • Design automated test and measurement systems to identify component-level failures; work closely with vendors to root-cause issues and implement corrective actions
  • Other job duties as assigned
Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
  • BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience designing custom PCBs and mixed-signal electronics incorporating embedded microcontrollers, with close collaboration with firmware engineers to ensure seamless hardware-software integration; strong knowledge of signal and power integrity
  • Proficiency in Electrical CAD tools (Altium, KiCAD) and ability to interpret schematics and layouts
  • Experience with industrial electronics such as power supply sizing, wire harness design, component selection, and layout
  • Knowledge of EMI/shielding strategies and harness component selection
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for board-level and complex multi-disciplinary systems; familiarity with bench and portable measurement tools
  • Proficiency in using Python for automation and data analysis
  • Experience designing automated test platforms and reliability testing setups
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively

#LI-Onsite

At Ultima Genomics, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays between $105,000and $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.

Ultima Genomics is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. See also Ultima Genomics' EEO Policy and Know Your Rights. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting recruiting@ultimagen.com.

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