Sr. Principal Systems Engineer

$200,000 - $240,000/Yr

Quantum-Si - Branford, CT

Full-time - Senior

Branford, CT

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Sr. Principal Systems Engineer at Quantum-Si will lead the development of next-generation protein sequencing systems, overseeing a team of engineers. This role involves managing the system architecture from concept to release, ensuring collaboration across various engineering disciplines, and addressing technical challenges in the design and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead core teams for next generation protein sequencer development.
• Own the architecture of the system from concept to release.
• Directly manage a team of engineering resources.
• Work collaboratively with mechanical, electrical, software, and systems integration engineers to deliver an instrument that meets customer expectations.
• Participate in the design, execution, and analysis of feasibility testing.
• Own the system requirements and specifications documents and interface control document.
• Lead technical risk management activities, including the dFMEA.
• Work with external development and manufacturing partners to ensure that the system architecture is feasible and manufacturable.
• Provide innovative solutions to design challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical or Systems preferred)
• 15+ years engineering experience, with at least 5+ years of project leadership experience and direct management experience
• Experience with complex mechano-optical systems
• Experience with medical devices
• Experience working in the context of a defined Product Development Process, including contributing to the Design History File
• Experience with SolidWorks
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills are required, and the ability to interact well in group meetings/working environments and the ability to present to executive audience
• Self-starter with a relentless work ethic who can work independently, but who also functions well in a collaborative team environment
• Demonstrated team skills: ability to maintain excellent rapport with colleagues in the face of tight development schedules

Nice-to-haves

• Design for Six Sigma certification or experience

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus program
• Equity as part of the compensation package