Are you ready to be the driving force behind groundbreaking innovations? At Sable Systems International, we don’t just create cutting-edge systems—we partner with researchers worldwide to ‘Catalyze Discovery and Understanding’ in life science. As a Senior Research Systems Engineer, you'll contribute to our mission by applying your electrical and mechanical expertise to help design, build, and test metabolic and behavioral measurement systems used by top institutions worldwide.

As a member of the Research team, you’ll work collaboratively with other passionate scientists and innovative engineers to deliver solutions to expand our growing product pipeline. We seek someone who is not just an expert in their field but derives energy and joy from pushing through obstacles and driving projects and tasks through to completion. If you’re ready to fuel passion and innovation, Sable Systems International is looking for you!

• Compensation is dependent upon experience
• No phone calls, please
• Sable has a generous benefits package with Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match and Long-term Disability, and many other perks
• Location: Onsite - Full Time

$100,000 + DOE

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and build electrical and mechanical proof-of-concept systems for next-gen research instruments
• Develop and test printed circuit boards (PCBs), manage surface mount assembly, and maintain lab equipment
• Evaluate emerging technologies and assess feasibility for product integration
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate customer needs into robust, manufacturable designs
• Write and maintain firmware for prototype systems (C/C++)
• Lead technical experimentation and documentation to validate performance
• Support internal training and promote technical knowledge-sharing across the company

Required:

• BS or MS in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in analog/digital systems design

Proficiency in:

• Embedded systems (e.g., Microchip PIC, ESP, ARM, Raspberry Pi, Arduino)
• Programming (C/C++, Python, others as needed)
• PCB design and troubleshooting (e.g., Eagle, KiCad)
• Circuit simulation, assembly, and diagnostic tools (DMM, oscilloscope, logic analyzer)
• CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks)

Preferred:

• Experience with additive/subtractive prototyping (FDM, SLA, milling, laser cutting)
• Familiarity with ISO9001/ISO13485 standards
• Background in life science, chemical, or biological research environments
• Knowledge of fluid dynamics or airflow modeling

Trusted as the world leader in metabolic measurement, Sable Systems International has a 30+ year reputation for innovation, expertise, and scientific insight. We design and manufacture multi-platform high-resolution scientific instrumentation for the Life Sciences. Our applications range from Fly to Mouse to Human – and beyond.

Our best-selling products include multi-channel metabolic measurement systems for experimental animals such as mice and rats, with simultaneous measurement of other parameters such as food and water intake, body mass, position, activity, and environmental monitoring. Whether providing solutions for the measurement of a living process or an industrial one, model animals, or human personalized healthcare research, our unrelenting focus on quality and support is key to our success.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.