Job Description
Our client is a fast-growing deep-tech biotech startup seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Hardware System Architect to join our founding engineering team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in shaping the architecture of our next-generation diagnostic instrumentation. This is an exceptional opportunity for a hands-on hardware leader with a proven ability to bring complex hardware systems from concept through to production within a multidisciplinary environment.
You will take ownership of the entire electronics and embedded systems stack, encompassing mixed-signal hardware, embedded firmware, FPGA development, and intricate system integration across optical, microfluidic, and sensing subsystems. If you are passionate about innovation and eager to make a significant impact on groundbreaking technology, we encourage you to apply.
Requirements
Critical Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in mixed-signal, embedded, or high-voltage electronics for complex instrumentation or hardware systems.
- Strong experience across the full hardware lifecycle: architecture, PCB design, firmware, FPGA implementation, validation, and production.
- Expertise in multilayer PCB design for dense, connector-rich systems.
- Experience with FPGA-controlled actuator or sensor systems.
- Proven track record shipping reliable hardware products with a strong focus on testability and manufacturability.
- High-ownership engineering leadership with strong system-thinking ability.
- Comfortable operating in fast-paced startup environments.
- Experienced collaborating across hardware, optics, fluidics, and mechanical engineering teams.
- Passionate about building production-grade systems from early-stage prototypes.
Important Requirements
- Architect system-level hardware including front-end electronics, power systems, digital control, embedded interfaces, and external connectivity.
- Design and develop mixed-signal and high-voltage PCBs with precision analog front-ends, protection circuitry, and low-noise measurement systems.
- Develop FPGA/HDL solutions using VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog for timing-critical control and high-speed interfaces.
- Integrate hardware with photonics, microfluidics, and mechanical systems to ensure synchronized and reliable subsystem operation.
- Lead hardware bring-up, verification, debugging, and production transfer.
- Establish scalable engineering standards, tooling, and hardware development practices.
Nice to Have Requirements
- Experience in semiconductor-related technologies.
- Exposure to medical devices, biotech instrumentation, photonics, or precision sensing systems.
About
Our client is a dynamic and rapidly expanding deep-tech biotech startup dedicated to revolutionizing diagnostic capabilities. Our mission is to develop cutting-edge instrumentation that will significantly advance healthcare. We foster a collaborative and innovative environment where talented individuals can thrive and contribute to building truly impactful products. Join us and be part of a team that is pushing the boundaries of what's possible.