Senior Electrical Engineer

ABOUT US:

Volta Labs is an applications company that is revolutionizing the future of genomics. We are a Boston based, venture-backed biotech startup that makes extracting vital information from biological samples as simple as pressing a button, through our flagship product Callisto. Our product speeds up processing time for scientists and increases accessibility to important genetic information for patients. Sitting at the intersection of science and engineering, we invite you to join us on our journey to shape the future of genomics, where insatiable curiosity is encouraged and every Voltarian makes an impact.

THE TEAM:

You'll join a team of innovative thinkers who love to experiment, collaborate, and win together. We are passionate about pushing the boundaries of automation, biology, computing, robotics, design, and user experience to benefit our customers and the world.

Position Overview:

The Senior Electrical Engineer will report to the Head of Electrical and Software Engineering and be a primary trusted interdisciplinary partner to help ensure the Volta instruments deliver the highest quality, and trusted DNA sequencing biological samples. Areas of work include debugging, designing, and prototyping electrical systems within our complex electromechanical life sciences device. This role is perfect for an electrical engineer with a robotics background or desire to dive into the robotics world.

Day To Day and Year 1:

• Work closely with our engineering and biology teams to dive deep into Volta's technology.
• Pick up basics of molecular biology, genome engineering, and material science as relevant to Volta.
• Get up to speed on current architecture for the electrical system.

Within 3 months you’ll:

• Learn Volta’s technical stack and contribute to advancing current features of the product and prototyping new features.
• Debug and troubleshoot fleet instruments, then feed improvements into the next generation designs.
• Bring up, test and debug prototype electrical systems.
• Design and document incoming PCBA inspection criteria and SOPs.
• Learn the ABCs of DNA sequencing.

By 6 months you’ll:

• Update existing circuit designs to improve reliability and functionality.
• Build, test, and validate a fully functioning prototype of new electrical subsystems.
• Work with external vendors and fabricate circuit boards based on your design.
• Work with customers in the field to gather feedback.
• Start designing the next generation electrical systems.

At 12+ months you’ll:

• Be responsible for the design, implementation, and integration of new electrical features into our products.
• Invent novel actuation and sensing mechanisms and contribute to IP generation.
• Contribute to system architectural decisions such as motor selection, motor controllers, single board computer selections, etc.
• Ensure that all electrical designs comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements such as CE, FCC, UL.

Your Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering or physics degree.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in a professional setting.
• Strong systems level thinking in designing electronics for electromechanical products that involve motors, heaters, and other actuators of all types.
• Experience with designing mixed signal circuits, high voltage systems, power electronics.
• Experience developing digital systems with digital logic and embedded processors.
• Design, layout, and fabrication of printed circuit boards using Altium Designer or similar tools.
• Proficient in hand building, soldering, reworking, crimping, etc for rapid in-house prototypes or repairs.
• Demonstrated experience balancing good quality practices and delivering.
• Solutions oriented contributor with a bias towards action over perfection.
• Ability to collaborate in a fast-paced team environment with rapidly changing priorities.
• Pro-active team player who thinks ahead, plans, and suggests solutions.
• Continuous learner who embraces a growth mindset.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to synthesize technical information and present it to specialists and non-specialists.

This is a full-time position that requires a significant amount of in-person work and collaboration onsite at our Seaport Office in Boston, MA. If you are unable to relocate or commute to the Boston MA area, this role won't be a match.

Our Benefits and Perks:

• Robust Equity Program , to build future wealth through stock options with high growth potential
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage , including Medical, Dental, & Vision
• HSA with monthly company contribution, & FSA
• Sponsored Commuter Benefit Plans
• Access to Our 401K Plan , to save for your future
• 12 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off , because we understand the importance of time off for rest and adventure
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Twice Weekly Company Lunches , office snacks, beverages, & treats
• Monthly Team Happy Hours and regular team outings!

We are an equal opportunity employer and foster diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, and we actively seek out and value diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself positively contributing, please apply. Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of genomics!