Lead Electronic Systems Architect - LC/MS Platforms

Role: Lead platform-level electronics architecture for Agilent’s LC/MS mass spectrometry products, defining system partitioning, interfaces, and integration standards across multiple generations. Responsibilities: own end-to-end electronics design, collaborate with mechanical and firmware teams, and lead system integration, tradeoff analysis, and documentation; drive resolution of complex development issues; ensure architecture supports telemetry, diagnostics, and serviceability. Requirements: Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical or Computer Engineering; 8+ years in complex electromechanical hardware architecture; strong experience with distributed electronics, PCB design (multi-layer), system integration, and interface standards; proficiency in schematic capture and PCB tools. Preferred: experience with analytical instrumentation, RF electronics, FPGA/SoC architectures, and board-to-board interconnect strategies in high-performance scientific systems. Attributes: systems thinking, cross-disciplinary communication, high ownership, collaborative mindset. Location: hybrid at Santa Clara, CA, with a minimum of 3 days onsite weekly. Travel: none required. High-value: expertise in mass spectrometry platforms, high-performance electronic integration, and diagnostics for advanced scientific instruments.