Sr. Principal Systems Engineer

$200,000 - $240,000/Yr

Quantum-Si - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Senior

San Diego, CA

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 design challenges with innovative solutions.

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