Systems Engineer Ii Jobs

Rapidly Growing Life Sciences Technology Company

Ultima Genomics is a rapidly growing company that is developing ground-breaking genomics technologies. Our mission is to continuously drive the scale of genomic information to enable unprecedented advances in biology and improvements in human health. We have developed a foundational new approach to sequencing at scale that overcomes limitations due to the high costs of current technologies. We are well-funded and have raised approximately $600 million from global top-tier investors. Our team brings together unique and diverse expertise across multiple disciplines, from healthcare and life sciences, to engineering, to technology and software and beyond. We are a collaborative group of more than 350 employees, including successful entrepreneurs, chemists, hardware and software engineers, genomics and biotechnology experts, molecular and computational biologists, software and algorithm experts, and operations and commercial leaders. Join us to develop and commercialize technologies that unleash the power of genomics at scale and empower the future of human health.

We are looking for a highly motivated Systems Engineer II to join our team!

How You’ll Contribute

• Coordinating with different design groups to address changes affecting multiple aspects of a system
• Become a instrument expert and be able to work cross-functionally to ensure product launch success
• Documenting test procedures and pass/fail criteria based on data for product launch
• Executing tests on systems and subsystems to address reliability and robustness
• Troubleshooting complex systems consisting of robotic, fluidic, and optical components
• Analyzing test data and working to understand expected and unexpected results
• Root-cause failure analysis of components or sub-systems
• Upkeep, maintain and define processes to ensure maintainability of instrumentation, starting with internal instrumentation then rolling out to the field
• Consolidating and summarizing failure data from existing tools to communicate to larger design teams and ensure success of the subassembly or product

Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Python or C# (is a plus)
• Solid critical thinking skills: ability to deep dive into cause-effect to understand why something may fail
• 3+ years of relevant experience
• >2 years experience in working with complex systems is preferred

At Ultima Genomics, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays between $88,000 and $105,000, if performed in California, and your actual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending & health savings account; paid holidays; paid time off; employee assistance program; and other company benefits.

Ultima Genomics is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. See also Ultima Genomics’ EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting [email protected].