Principal Electrical Engineer

Job DescriptionThe Engineering & Applied Physics team at Vertex, San Diego is looking to add a top-notch Electrical Engineer to our small, elite team of engineers and physicists. From advanced robotics and automation to microfluidics and cutting-edge microscopy, this unique in-house team develops a wide array of performance-focused technological solutions for the toughest challenges in drug discovery. Where commercial options don't exist, the team collaborates directly with Vertex scientists to create innovative solutions that enable ground-breaking science and discovery of life-saving medicines. The Electrical Engineer plays a key role not only in developing custom hardware and firmware to run our instruments but also ensures effective integration with our scientists to maximize the impact we have on drug discovery.This is a 5 day/week onsite position at our San Diego (Torrey Pines) research site.Key Responsibilities:Deliver creative, innovative, effective solutions to challenging engineering problemsDevelop custom electronics, including analog/digital circuitry related to signal conditioning, signal processing, data acquisition, automation, electro-mechanical, electro-optical, and RFCollaborate with lab scientists and the engineering team to define new instrument and design requirementsDesign, build, deploy and support custom instrumentation in Vertex labs with minimal oversightAdminister hardware system bring-up activitiesSupervise technicians from prototype to production builds of custom instrumentationKnowledge and Skill Requirements:Experienced electronics designer with high proficiency in design of signal processing, signal conditioning, data acquisition, automation, electro-mechanical, electro-optical, RF, robotics, instrumentation in medical/industrial/military applicationsSolid experience with sensor transducers, filter design, analog and digital circuitry, power supplies, transceivers, microprocessors, programmable logic devices, RF design concepts, and circuit simulationProficient with Altium Designer, Altium365, ECAD to MCAD extensions, BOM, and Component LibrariesExperience with Xilinx FPGA's or VHDL/ Verilog/ Open CLSolid experience with I2C, SPI, UART, and CAN bus communication protocolsSome programming experience in either Python, C, C++ in the context of embedded microcontrollersHigh proficiency with Function Generators, Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, and Vector Network AnalyzersExperience with a wide variety of electronic fabrication techniques, including PCB soldering of SMT components, wire harness assembly, wire terminations, and crimping toolsAptitude for hands-on work with complex electro-mechanical systemsExceptional multitasking and communication skills, with a keen attention to detailAble to transition seamlessly and productively between independent work and collaboration in diverse, cross-discipline, cross-functional teamsHas a passion for science and engineering with a desire to tangibly apply that passion in the pursuit of transforming the lives of patients with serious diseasesA compulsive problem solver; able to deliver innovative, effective solutions to challenging problems in a high-paced, highly productive, and collaborative work environmentEducation and Experience:Bachelor/Masters of Science degree in electrical engineering or equivalent8+ years' experience developing sophisticated electronic hardware; with emphasis on electronic hardware development including system design, simulation, embedded software, setup, and complex troubleshootingPay Range:

$133,280 - $199,920Company Information:Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

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