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S&B Engineers and Constructors

S&B is seeking an Instrument Engineer for all phases of instrument development and equipment design for a small project or selected segments of a larger project. Must be fully competent in performing ...

Muon Space

Senior Optomechanical Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site +1

$184K - $223K/yr

In this role you will span the full lifecycle of instrument development-from design and analysis, to assembly, integration, and test. You will be responsible for interacting with cross functional ...

QUANTERIX CORP

Senior Systems Engineer

Billerica, MA · On-site

$111K - $151K/yr

Collaborate with reagent development and assay teams to characterize reagent-instrument interactions and define release specifications. * Generate and defend analytical validation packages in support ...

Quanterix

Senior Systems Engineer

Billerica, MA

$125 - $150K/hr

Collaborate with reagent development and assay teams to characterize reagent-instrument interactions and define release specifications. * Generate and defend analytical validation packages in support ...

S&B Engineers and Constructors

$89K - $118K/yr

S&B is seeking an Instrument Engineer for all phases of instrument development and equipment design for a project of significant size and complexity (e.g., continuing services project involving ...

Muon Space

Senior Optomechanical Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$184K - $223K/yr

In this role you will span the full lifecycle of instrument development-from design and analysis, to assembly, integration, and test. You will be responsible for interacting with cross functional ...

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How much do instrument development jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for instrument development in the United States is $20.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $20.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Instrument Development vs Instrument Technician?

AspectInstrument DevelopmentInstrument Technician
CredentialsBachelor's or higher in engineering, physics, or related fieldsAssociate's degree or technical certification in instrumentation or electronics
Work EnvironmentDesign labs, R&D departments, engineering firmsManufacturing plants, maintenance facilities, field service
Job FocusDesigning, developing, and testing new instrumentsInstalling, maintaining, and repairing instruments

Instrument Development involves creating and designing new instruments, requiring engineering skills and a focus on innovation. In contrast, Instrument Technicians focus on maintaining and repairing existing instruments, often working in field or maintenance settings. Both roles are essential in the instrumentation industry but differ in their responsibilities, skills, and work environments.

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Infographic showing various Instrument Development job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 33% In-person, and 67% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,428 per year, or $20.4 per hour.

Director, Instrument Development Acceleration

Lila Sciences

Cambridge, MA

Other

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Your Impact at LILA

Lila Sciences is seeking a relentless executor and strategic operator to spearhead our Instrument Development initiatives and lead our Virtual Lab Team. As the Director of Instrument Development Acceleration, you will be responsible for getting instruments online, fast, reliably, and at scale. The role is for someone who thrives in high-throughput environments and measures success in instruments shipped.

What You'll Be Building

  • Set clear expectations, remove obstacles quickly, and keep the team focused on delivery over deliberation.
  • Own the rapid design and development of laboratory instruments across the full lifecycle, from concept to operational in the lab, at high volume.
  • Architect and implement integration frameworks connecting virtual laboratory environments with physical instrumentation and robotic systems.
  • Maintain rigorous hardware-software integration standards, system performance benchmarks, and quality assurance processes without letting them become bottlenecks.
  • Make pragmatic technical decisions across software, hardware, and systems integration that keep momentum, escalating only what truly needs escalation.
  • Work tightly with AI researchers, software engineers, and robotics teams to drive fast, efficient system integration and deployment.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely on status, blockers, and decisions to stakeholders at all levels.
  • Build and refine lean development practices that prioritize speed, system reliability, and repeatable quality assurance.

What You'll Need to Succeed

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field. Ph.D. is a plus but not required.
  • At least 10 years in engineering or technical leadership, with a proven record of delivering complex systems at scale and on time.
  • Strong hands-on coding ability in C++, Python, or Java, with deep experience in hardware-software integration.
  • Proven ability to lead complex systems integration across software, hardware, and robotic platforms.
  • A problem-solver who makes decisions with imperfect information and keeps moving.
  • Clear, direct communicator who can align engineers and stakeholders without unnecessary overhead.

Bonus Points For

  • Experience with agile or lean development methodologies in high-throughput environments.
  • Hands-on knowledge of AI, robotics, and simulation technologies as applied to laboratory instrumentation and automation.
  • Experience with system monitoring, performance optimization, and QA in hardware-software environments.
  • Track record of scaling teams and processes during periods of rapid growth.

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