Principal Electrical Engineering Architect
$175,000–$175,000 year
On-siteRedwood City, California, United States
Job Summary
Architect the comprehensive electrical system layout for a novel TOF mass spectrometer, specifying high-voltage DC power supply architectures up to 15 kV and developing robust RF systems for ion guides and quadrupoles. Implement rigorous grounding, shielding, and isolation strategies to mitigate RF pickup, while engineering component-level solutions that minimize electronic noise, voltage ripple, and thermal drift affecting ion beam fidelity. Oversee the integration of high-voltage electronics within high-vacuum systems and define system-level cabling and interconnect strategies for advanced analytical workflows. This role reports to the Director of Systems Integration within Seer's special projects group focused on proteomics molecular profiling, requiring deep expertise in managing complex electromagnetic environments for charged particle beam instrumentation.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a closely related discipline
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in an academic or life-sciences industry laboratory setting
- biotech start-up experience
- Demonstrated architectural design experience with mass spectrometers, electron microscopes, focused ion beam systems, particle accelerators or other similar technology
- Proven track record of designs implementing high voltage DC and high amplitude RF electronics
- Extensive practical knowledge of signal integrity, ultra-low noise analog circuit design, and precision timing circuits
- Deep understanding of the physical challenges associated with guiding low-energy ion beams without introducing phase-space distortion
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- demonstrated experience in cross-functional and timely communication
- Strong and collaborative work ethic
- must be a self-starter
- persistent in achieving objectives
- ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
- Ability to wear PPE for prolonged periods
Desired Qualifications
- experience in an academic or life-sciences industry laboratory setting (biotech start-up experience preferred)
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