Senior Systems Analyst Senior Robotic Algorithms and Controls Engineer

Primary Function of Position

Systems Analysts (Robotic Control Engineers) are primarily responsible for generating tuning and debugging the key algorithms associated with Intuitive Surgical products and providing technical analytic assistance to other engineering groups. As a senior member of the Systems Analyst team working on the Ion Endoluminal System (Intuitives platform for minimally invasive biopsy in the peripheral lung) you will work on both robotic algorithms (feedback control and others) and the development of tools and software infrastructure that support those algorithms. The successful candidate will have the technical depth to tackle deep analysis problems and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team to drive future designs and improvements into the product.

Essential Job Duties

• Apply control theory to the design and verification of mechatronic and robotic systems.
• Bring-up distributed electro-mechanical systems to be used for experimentation.
• Validate and iterate on simulated dynamic models through targeted experimentation.
• Design experimentation that untangles complex dependencies and drives understanding of key relationships
• Design software algorithms for new products and existing field products.
• Design software tools and infrastructure that enable analysis and development of new algorithms.
• Perform comprehensive testing to ensure the quality and performance of algorithms.
• Facilitate mechanical hardware and software integration of new products.
• Document and pursue intellectual property.

Qualifications :

Required Skills and Experience

• C/C and Matlab programming skills. Knowledge of Python is a plus.
• Demonstrate sound engineering judgment and technical skills in problem solving both software and hardware
• Experience in hardware and software integration of complex electromechanical systems
• Demonstrate intuitive understanding of mechanical phenomena with ability to do rigorous modeling and analysis.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and work independently when necessary.

Required Education and Training

• Completion or current enrollment in a Computer Science Mechanical Engineering or Robotics degree-seeking program at the Doctorate level. Masters-level graduates also be considered based on specific relevant experience.

Additional Information :

Due to the nature of our business and the role please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin color age religion protected veteran or disability status genetic information or any other status protected under federal state or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer:  In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR 743.13(b)) some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employeeswho are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the governments licensing process can take 3 to 6 months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (TCP) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).  

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employeesstart date which may or may not be flexible and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. 

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside or plan to reside in Alabama Arkansas Delaware Florida Indiana Iowa Louisiana Maryland Mississippi Missouri Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Carolina or Tennessee.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages inclusive of base pay incentives benefits and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role as actual pay will be determined based on several factors including experience skills and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time