Intuitive

Healthcare

SeniorRoboticAlgorithms&ControlsEngineer(SystemsAnalyst)

$175–250k ~AI est. Sunnyvale, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior Robotic Algorithms & Controls Engineer (Systems Analyst) at Intuitive. Skills: Robotic Algorithms, Controls Engineering, Systems Analysis. Develop and implement advanced robotic algorithms. Design and analyze robot control systems”

Industry & Context.

Healthcare
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, 6+ years of experience in robotics, controls, or systems engineering, Experience with robot control systems, Experience with system dynamics and control theory, Experience with modeling and simulation tools, Experience with software development in C++, Experience with Python, Experience with ROS, Experience with Linux, Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git), Experience with real-time operating systems, Experience with sensor fusion, Experience with state estimation, Experience with motion planning, Experience with trajectory generation, Experience with feedback control design, Experience with system identification, Experience with data analysis and visualization, Experience with testing and validation of robotic systems, Experience with medical device development

Nice to Have

PhD in a relevant field, Experience with ROS 2, Experience with simulation environments (e.g., Gazebo, Isaac Sim), Experience with machine learning for robotics, Experience with computer vision, Experience with embedded systems, Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing, Experience with agile development methodologies, Experience with regulatory submissions (e.g., FDA)

What You'll Do.

Develop and implement advanced robotic algorithms

Design and analyze robot control systems

Model and simulate robot dynamics

Develop software in C++ and Python

Utilize ROS for robotic system development

Work with Linux and real-time operating systems

Implement sensor fusion and state estimation algorithms

Develop motion planning and trajectory generation algorithms

Design and tune feedback control loops

Perform system identification

Analyze and visualize robot performance data

Test and validate robotic systems

Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Contribute to the design of robotic systems

Document algorithms and software designs

Support regulatory submissions for medical devices

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Medical device development

Full Job Description

It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care , our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion —have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide. We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world. The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life. If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare , you’ll find your purpose here. Primary Function of Position Systems Analysts (Robotic Control Engineers) at Intuitive Surgical perform a central role in the design, development, and support of products in the daVinci Surgery product line. Systems Analysts are primarily responsible for the tele-robotic motion control algorithms, robotic manipulator control and safety algorithms for surgical robots and surgical instruments. This responsibility crosses into electrical, mechanical, software, control, user interface, and safety engineering where all the subsystems are integrated together. Systems Analysts strive to provide design input, prove out design improvements, and seek out solutions to subtle and challenging problems in system integration and motion control. Responsibilities include ensuring products are shipping to customers with the highest quality and reliability. Essential Job Duties * Design, develop, implement, and test key product control and safety software algorithms including calibration and diagnostics * Address issues at product

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