Senior Manager, Systems Engineering – qPCR Platforms 

About the Role 

In the role of Systems Engineering Senior Lead, you’ll be the architect and technical owner of our next-generation qPCR systems. You’ll bring together hardware, software, assays, algorithms, and consumables into one cohesive platform — driving innovation from concept to commercialization!

This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on technical depth. You’ll lead a team of architects and engineers, partner with business and product leaders, and ensure every system we build is reliable, scalable, and ground-breaking for our customers. 

What You’ll Do 

Own the System Architecture 

• Define and own the system architecture for integrated qPCR platforms spanning hardware, software, assay, and algorithm development. 

• Translate user needs and business goals into clear system requirements that balance performance, usability, manufacturability, and compliance. 

• Lead design trade-offs and technical risk analyses to ensure robustness and scalability. 

• Champion the architectural vision from early concept through final commercial product. 

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Lead multi-functional Integration 

• Partner closely with Product Management, Operations, Assay, Software, and Algorithm teams to align technology and product strategies. 

• Drive system-level integration, ensuring seamless collaboration across fields and geographies. 

• Communicate complex technical decisions and trade-offs to senior collaborators with clarity and influence. 

• Work hand-in-hand with Manufacturing, Quality, and Service teams to ensure design choices enable smooth scale-up and long-term reliability. 

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Drive Innovation and Execution 

• Serve as the hands-on technical authority for system definition, integration, and root-cause analysis. 

• Guide technology down-selection, system verification, and early-stage prototyping efforts. 

• Advance systems engineering practices — adopting model-based methods, simulation tools, and data-driven approaches. 

• Champion new technologies and ideas that push the boundaries of what’s possible in qPCR instrumentation. 

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Build and Develop the Team 

• Recruit, mentor, and empower an extraordinary systems engineering team. 

• Create a culture that values innovation, rigor, and collaborative problem-solving. 

• Provide mentorship and growth opportunities for emerging technical leaders. 

• Shape and scale systems engineering excellence across the broader R&D organization. 

What You Bring 

• 8+ years of experience in systems engineering or multi-functional product development for life science or diagnostic instruments. 

• Proven record of leading system integration across hardware, software, and consumables — from concept to launch. 

• Demonstrated success managing and developing successful technical teams. 

• Strong experience working in regulated environments (ISO 13485, FDA QSR, CE-IVD). 

• Ability to partner strategically with Product Management and business leaders to translate vision into executable roadmaps. 

• Deep understanding of systems engineering principles and broad technical fluency across mechanical, electrical, software, and assay domains. 

• Excellent communication and influencing skills; comfortable communicating complex ideas to both engineers and executives. 

Education 

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or Software) or Applied Physics; advanced degree preferred.