Associate Electrical Engineer

Role Summary

Based in California, the Associate Electrical Engineer contributes to the design, development, and testing of embedded systems used in next-generation regenerative medicine systems. The role involves collaborating with scientists and senior engineers to translate biological requirements into hardware and firmware specifications for reliable, high-precision hardware. The position reports to a technical lead and supports adherence to good engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and implementation of embedded electronics for laboratory instruments, sensors, and automated manufacturing platforms
• Develop, debug, and maintain firmware in C for microcontroller-based systems
• Implement low-level software in Python or Rust for embedded platforms
• Build, test, and validate PCB assemblies, sensor interfaces, and control circuitry
• Participate in integration of electrical subsystems with fluidics, thermal control, and other biologically relevant modules
• Conduct bench-level testing, data collection, and troubleshooting to ensure system performance and reliability
• Maintain documentation including schematics, test procedures, firmware notes, and design history records
• Collaborate with scientists and product teams to translate biological requirements into hardware and firmware specifications
• Support compliance with GAMP standards and good engineering practices
• All other duties as required

Qualifications

• Required: Foundational experience with microcontrollers (ARM, PIC, AVR, etc.) and embedded C/C++
• Required: Strong understanding of digital and analog circuits, sensors, and signal conditioning
• Required: Experience with Github or other software repository
• Required: Familiarity with PCB design tools (Altium, KiCad, or similar)
• Required: Ability to read schematics, use lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers), and perform complex debugging
• Required: Knowledge of Python, Rust or similar high level programming languages
• Preferred: Understanding of control systems, motor drivers, thermal control, or sensing

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, or related field