
Caladan Bio is a pioneering company focused on innovative bioreactor technology, aiming to transform synthetic biology through affordable, cutting-edge bioreactors and advanced software. Their proprietary data infrastructure and machine learning technologies enhance the design, prototyping, and scaling of fermentation experiments, positioning them as a leader in biomanufacturing.

Caladan Bio is a pioneering company focused on innovative bioreactor technology, aiming to transform synthetic biology through affordable, cutting-edge bioreactors and advanced software. Their proprietary data infrastructure and machine learning technologies enhance the design, prototyping, and scaling of fermentation experiments, positioning them as a leader in biomanufacturing.
Founded: 2023
Headquarters: Brooklyn, New York
Product focus: Modular high-throughput benchtop bioreactors (Caladan 250) and integrated software (CaladanOS)
Seed funding: $5.0M (announced Feb 13, 2024)
Employee count: 13
| Company |
|---|
Bioprocess development, fermentation experiment design/prototyping, and scale-up for synthetic biology/biomanufacturing.
2023
Biotechnology Research
$5.0M
Round includes participation from Wireframe Ventures, Ritual Capital, Lerer Hippeau, Factorial Capital, and Collaborative Fund.
“Syndicate of early-stage VC firms with a lead investor (Twelve Below)”
Sr. Electrical Engineer (Brooklyn, NY)
Full-time | On-site (DUMBO – Brooklyn)
Full-time | On-site (Brooklyn) | $140,000–$160,000 + equity
The Role
We’re looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer
to take technical ownership of the electrical development of Caladan’s next-generation biomanufacturing platform. You’ll lead electrical design from early prototypes through production, working hands-on across schematic design, PCB layout, test development, EMC compliance, and manufacturing support.
This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments and wants to build real-world electromechanical systems that ship. You’ll work closely with our mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams to bring complex products to life, establish scalable engineering processes, and ensure our hardware performs reliably from the lab to full-scale production.
This is a fully in-person role
based out of our DUMBO office and lab.
What You’ll Do
What You’ll Bring
Experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Proficiency with Altium/KiCad
(or equivalent) for schematic capture and PCB layout
Embedded and scripting development skills for prototyping and testing
Strong prototyping, debugging, and measurement skills
Working knowledge of Python and C/C++
Nice to Have
Why Join Us?
About Caladan Bio
Caladan Bio is building the next generation of biomanufacturing technology. Backed by leading investors, our mission is to enable industrial biology and biopharma companies to scale up bio-based products by arming them with high-throughput bioreactors, increasing the number of benchtop experiments teams can run and helping them get products to market faster.
Build and ship electrical systems for Caladan’s bioreactor platform, taking designs from early prototypes all the way through manufacturing
Design, bring up, validate, and iterate on PCB design, schematics, and layout
Own the electrical side of NPI
, driving execution across sourcing, manufacturing, quality, and contract partners. Manage BOMs and supplier relationships, keeping designs aligned with performance, cost, and availability
Establish scalable engineering processes for testing, manufacturing, documentation, and quality
, improving yield and reliability as we grow
Develop and deploy test fixtures and automation
, enabling fast debugging and consistent production testing
Lead EMC/EMI planning and compliance
, ensuring products pass and stay compliant through revisions
Own the electrical schedule, milestone planning, and cross-team coordination for hardware programs. Collaborate with other engineers and help raise the bar on electrical design and manufacturing excellence.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of electrical engineering experience
Deep experience with schematic capture and PCB design
, from first prototypes through production
Strong background in embedded systems, control systems, and sensor integration
Experience taking products into low- to medium-volume production
, with an understanding of what it takes to scale.
Direct experience working with manufacturers and contract manufacturers
, including design handoff and production support.
Working knowledge of DFMA, ECN workflows, and manufacturing-quality documentation
Hands-on experience designing and deploying test fixtures
to support validation and manufacturing
Demonstrated technical leadership and project ownership
, driving cross-functional execution in fast-moving environments
Must be able to work on-site full-time in Brooklyn (DUMBO)
.
This role may include travel to China to work alongside overseas team members in manufacturing.