Systems Integration Engineer 1
$68,400–$102,600 year
On-siteSan Diego, California, United States
Job Summary
Conduct hands-on integration, testing, and troubleshooting of DNA sequencing systems and assay platforms, focusing on chemical or biochemical workflows. Execute system-level diagnostics across hardware, software, and application components by analyzing data, forming hypotheses, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive issues to root cause. Track, log, and communicate technical problems using established documentation processes while applying analytical techniques to identify trends and support data-driven decisions. Author and maintain clear documentation of experimental procedures, protocols, and deviations, and present findings to engineering and scientific stakeholders. Execute design verification plans and contribute to verification reports within a collaborative, multidisciplinary research and development environment.
Required Qualifications
- Foundational understanding of, or keen interest to learn sequencing systems, assay platforms, and associated wet laboratory techniques
- Hands-on wet laboratory experience (academic or industry) working with biochemical assays, instrumentation, or complex experimental workflows
- Broad scientific knowledge across disciplines such as molecular biology, chemistry, software, instrumentation, and data analysis
- Ability to analyze and draw conclusions from large data sets
- Familiarity with AI tools, scientific programming or scripting (e.g., Python) for data analysis
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively in technical discussions across assay, software, engineering, or manufacturing teams
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and collaborative, with the ability to clearly communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary, and evolving research and development environment
- 0 to 2 years of relevant professional experience (including internships, co-ops, or academic research)
- Bachelors or Master's degree in engineering or science discipline (Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related field)
- Complex system troubleshooting skills
- Ability to think critically, learn quickly, and adapt to changing priorities and development needs
- Aptitude for independent research in addition to working well within a team
Desired Qualifications
- Strong preference will be given to individuals with intense curiosity about the world around them and demonstrated ability for digging deep into experimental methods and results
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