System Integration & Test Engineer

About us

SiPhox Health is building a first-of-its-kind consumer diagnostics platform that brings complex biochemical analyses into the home through integrated silicon photonics, microfluidics, embedded systems, and advanced assay development. Our chip-based solution integrates state-of-the-art biochemistry, photonics, electronics, and microfluidics to deliver the power of large laboratory instruments in a portable device.

The role

You will be hands on building and testing the first of its kind home testing system. This is a hands-on bench role for someone who likes taking things apart to find out why they misbehave. You'll work directly with mechanical, electrical, optical, and software engineers, and you'll be the person who finds out what actually happens when all of it is assembled into one box.

What you'll do

• Assemble instruments and subassemblies using hand tools and benchtop equipment
• Run system-level tests and bring-up on new builds
• Design and write test procedures, then improve them as you learn where they fall short
• Analyze test data and report what it means, not just what it says
• Troubleshoot failures down to root cause, pulling in the right subject matter expert when a problem crosses into someone else's domain
• Document test results and write test reports
• Write assembly and test work instructions clear enough that someone new can follow them
• Contribute to risk management: feed real failure modes back into the hazard analysis

What we're looking for

• A technical degree in engineering or a physical science, or equivalent hands-on experience
• Solid troubleshooting instincts: forming a hypothesis, isolating a variable, testing it
• Genuine comfort with hand tools, benchtop instruments, and soldering 
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings
• Clear technical writing. A large part of this job is making your work legible to other people
• Data literacy. Able to use Python to contribute to the data analysis
• AI forward, you understand how to use AI tools effectively in your workflow as well as their limitations

Nice to have

• Experience in medical devices, or with ISO 13485, ISO 14971, or design controls
• Optics, photonics, fluidics, or microfluidics exposure
• Test automation and instrument scripting
• Experience taking a product from prototype into production

Employment Details

Department: Product Engineering

Work location: Burlington, MA (on-site)

Salary Range: $70,000 – $120,000 (depending on experience)

Benefits:

• 401K
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Savings Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Long Term Disability 
• Equity
• Gym Membership (Lifetime Fitness — one block from the office)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to do dexterous tasks with hands, e.g. soldering, cable crimping.
• This role involves physical activity and routine handling of chemicals. Candidates must adhere to all laboratory safety protocols and be comfortable using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Who Thrives Here

This role is a strong fit for someone who takes ownership without being asked, is energized by variety rather than routine. The ideal candidate is a hands-on builder who documents their work, communicates clearly with engineering partners, and takes pride in the craftsmanship of every system they touch.

Why Join SiPhox Health

• Help bring a first-of-its-kind at-home diagnostics platform to market.
• Work alongside multidisciplinary engineering and scientific teams solving complex technical challenges.
• Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits (including Lifetime Fitness membership).

Equal Opportunity Employer

SiPhox Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive workplace. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply.