Purpose:

Design and develop electronics for advanced scientific instrumentation systems (e.g., mass spectrometers), with a focus on low-noise analog performance, mixed-signal integration, and high-reliability operation.

This role involves ownership of electronics across the full product lifecycle — from concept and design through validation, manufacturing, and sustaining — in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

Design and optimize low-noise analog and mixed-signal circuits for high-sensitivity measurement systems, including: Signal conditioning and analog front-end design Grounding, shielding, and noise mitigation ADC/DAC interfacing and data acquisition chains Perform design, simulation, and validation of analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits, ensuring performance in low-level signal environments (µV–mV range) Lead or contribute to system-level design decisions, balancing performance, cost, manufacturability, and supply constraints Conduct design verification and validation (DVT), including lab testing, debugging, and root-cause analysis of complex hardware issues Support product sustaining activities, including: Component obsolescence management Design updates and engineering changes Field issue investigation and resolution Collaborate closely with scientists, mechanical engineers, firmware developers, manufacturing, and suppliers to deliver robust system solutions Develop and maintain technical documentation including design specifications, test procedures, and validation reports Contribute to the development of new technologies and architectures for next-generation instrumentation systems

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline (advanced degree considered an asset) Minimum 5+ years of experience in hardware design, preferably in instrumentation, medical devices, or scientific equipment

Required Technical Experience

Strong analog and mixed-signal design experience, particularly involving: Low-level signal acquisition (µV–mV range) High-impedance and low-noise circuits Analog/digital interfacing (ADC/DAC systems) Proven ability to design systems where sensitive analog signals coexist with digital electronics, including: Layout partitioning and grounding strategies Noise mitigation and signal integrity techniques Hands-on experience with: PCB design (Altium, OrCAD, etc.) Circuit simulation tools (e.g., PSpice, LTspice) Lab debugging and measurement (oscilloscope, DMM, spectrum analyzer) Strong experience in troubleshooting PCBAs and system-level hardware issues Knowledge of EMI/EMC design practices and compliance requirements Understanding of manufacturing processes, DFM/DFT, and production support

Key Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially in ambiguous or complex situations Ability to make engineering trade-offs considering performance, cost, risk, and timeline Comfortable working in a hands-on lab environment for testing and debugging Effective communication skills for collaboration across cross-functional teams Ability to work independently while also contributing to team-based development