Integration and System Engineer

Department: Engineering
You are a cross-disciplinary Integration Engineer who thinks in complete systems—mechatronics, microfluidics, biochemistry, electronics, and software—and enjoys being the person who sees how all the pieces fit together. You have experience integrating complex subsystems into reliable instruments and are energized by solving interdisciplinary problems that span hardware, fluidics, and software.
Enable uninterrupted R&D and development work by maintaining high uptime of Vital instrumentation, troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software issues as they arise.
Develop and evaluate prototypes to de-risk key technical questions, characterize system behavior, and inform design trade-offs across subsystems.
Plan and execute detailed characterization, testing and performance verification activities for new system features, using data to drive rapid decisions and iterations.
Act as a key stakeholder in scoping, designing, and implementing interfaces between sub-assemblies and subsystems (mechanical, fluidic, optical, electronic, and software) based on clear engineering specifications.
Ensure system-level work complies with relevant regulatory standards and quality processes (e.g., design controls, risk management, V&V expectations for IVD/medical devices).
Maintain accurate, complete, and contemporaneous records of all integration and service activities in compliance with cGMP and ISO quality system requirements, including service reports, spare-parts usage, equipment history, and documentation updates.
Identify recurring or systemic failure modes across internal builds and field deployments; perform structured root cause analysis to drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Contribute to high-quality documentation, including system requirements, architecture and interface specifications, design descriptions, and test protocols/reports.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical, Systems Engineering, or a closely related discipline.

• 3+ years of experience in systems engineering, integration, or product development for complex integrated systems; experience in in-vitro diagnostics, medical devices, or life-science instrumentation strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated track record solving interdisciplinary problems that span at least two of: (i) biochemical or reactive systems, (ii) image analysis or signal processing, (iii) microfluidics, (iv) integration of electronic components into functional assemblies.
• Proficiency with at least one programming language (e.g., Python, C/C++, MATLAB) for data analysis, prototyping, or control/automation.
• Strong problem-solving, data analysis, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to design and interpret experiments that probe system performance and failure modes.
• Bonus points for

Familiarity with design controls, risk management (e.g., Experience designing system-level monitoring, health checks, or telemetry for reliability and serviceability.
Experience mentoring junior engineers or leading technical workstreams across multiple disciplines.
An appreciation for well-structured experiments, clear diagrams, and the occasional well-timed engineering pun.
You’ll have the opportunity to shape system architecture, drive high-impact technical decisions, and see your work progress from concept to deployed product. \
As we scale, you’ll grow your systems-thinking and leadership skills while helping build the future of accessible, high-quality diagnostics.
Compensation will be determined based on the individual’s demonstrated experience, education, training, relevant certifications or licensure, and other applicable business and organizational factors.