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Life Sciences Systems Architect

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About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI ) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $9 billion in FY24 and approximately 24,000 people globally, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible™. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter (X).

The Analog Garage is ADI’s internal innovation lab, empowering ADI by creating breakthrough technologies. Bringing together engineers, research scientists, and business leaders, we develop new technologies and solutions in a fast-moving, experiment-focused startup atmosphere. As a leader in cutting-edge technology for 60 years, Analog Devices has a history of performance and the agility to engineer future breakthroughs.

The Garage’s Platform and Systems Team is seeking an experienced System Architect or System Engineer with a technical background spanning electronics hardware and software applied to one or more of life sciences, chemistry or biology. As System Architect, you will be the technical systems engineering lead for an internal venture in life sciences. Along with the rest of the program leadership team, you will forge the path to experiment and iterate rapidly, taking ideas from prototype to Minimum Viable Product (MVP). You will lead a cross-functional technical team as the Systems engineering lead.

What you will do:

Lead the system architecture of prototypes and MVPs for life science systems.
Evolve ideas to actionable experiments and enable rapid learning.
Design and build systems to bring semiconductors and biology together.
Decomposition of complex requirements and specifications into subsystems.
Technical leadership of systems functions spanning mechanical, fluidics, optics, electronics, software and cloud.
Make build versus buy and decisions on where to invest in R&D efforts to maximize impact.

Desired Skills:

A systems engineering leader, comfortable working with diverse skillsets and domains and building novel systems together.
A wide range of technical knowledge from mechanical, fluidics, electronics to cloud software with demonstrated deep expertise in at least one technical discipline.
Familiarity and knowledge with applying optical and/or RF sensing modalities and their related signal chains and processing.
Have participated in or knowledge of clinical or domain specific interviews of stakeholders in life sciences or similar product development.
Basic business acumen.
Master’s degree or higher.
10+ years experience.

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.

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Job Req Type: Experienced

Required Travel: Yes, 25% of the time

Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days

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What You Should Know About Life Sciences Systems Architect, Analog Devices

If you're ready to make an impact in the life sciences sector as a Life Sciences Systems Architect at Analog Devices, you've come to the right place! Our dynamic team in Boston is on the lookout for a seasoned professional with a strong technical background to spearhead innovative projects that bridge biology and advanced technology. In this role, you'll take charge of the system architecture for prototypes and Minimum Viable Products, driving the evolution of ideas into actionable experiments to rapidly learn and iterate. As the technical lead, you will manage a cross-functional team, ensuring all subsystems—from mechanical and fluidics to optics and cloud software—cohesively work together. Your expertise will not only guide design decisions but also help navigate the critical build versus buy discussions to maximize R&D impact. We’re looking for someone who thrives on collaboration and has a genuine passion for innovation, comfortably working across various disciplines. With over a decade of experience and a Master’s degree at a minimum, you’ll bring invaluable insight into optical or RF sensing modalities and clinical engagements. At Analog Devices, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. Join us in pushing the envelope of what’s possible in life sciences and beyond. If you believe in the power of technology to transform healthcare, we’d love to meet you!

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What are the key responsibilities of a Life Sciences Systems Architect at Analog Devices?

As a Life Sciences Systems Architect at Analog Devices, you'll lead the system architecture for life science systems, guiding the development of prototypes and Minimum Viable Products. You'll collaborate with a diverse team to evolve concepts into actionable experiments, bringing together mechanical, fluidics, optics, electronics, and software systems. Additionally, you’ll engage in critical decision-making regarding R&D investments to ensure maximum impact, anchoring your work in a solid technical foundation.