Systems Analyst (Robotic Control Algorithms)

Primary Function of Position:

A Systems Analyst is responsible for the detailed design and implementation of robotic control algorithms and safety systems for new surgical robots and instruments. This includes integrating and evaluating fully functional prototypes and conducting formal product testing.

Systems Analysts also provide analytical support to other engineering groups in designing mechanisms software architecture and selecting key components utilizing both physical and algorithmic insights to ensure safe reliable and precise motion control performance and high-level behaviors in response to user inputs.

Quick learning and a keen understanding of both user and engineering perspectives are essential

As part of the Future Forward engineering team you will design implement and integrate complex functionalities into complete surgical robot solutions overseeing them through human use and product release. You will be part of a high-energy focused team with a strong sense of shared responsibility and reward.

Essential Job Duties

• Contribute to the design of new robot manipulators and new robotic instruments through analysis and characterization of prototypes.
• Refine and evolve system performance as it matures to a full product stage.
• Facilitate mechanical hardware and software integration of new prototypes and new products including complete systems manipulators and vision. 
• Provide critical analysis of robot servo control and design fault-detection algorithms.
• Provide analytical assistance for other engineering issues.
• Document and communicate intellectual property.
• Improve group workflow through tool building and robust cross-functional interactions.

Qualifications :

Required Education and Training

• Masters degree in Computer Science Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or similar technical field with 3 years of experience in control systems servo control or robotics.
• Alternatively a Ph.D. degree in one of the technical fields above with no experience.

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience implementing tuning and debugging modern servo control systems.
• Expert knowledge of robot modeling and system identification techniques.
• Experience in designing and developing real-time control algorithms in C or C with the ability to assess numerical accuracy and computational complexity.
• Working knowledge of Python or MATLAB/Simulink for control system simulation analysis and testing.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organization.
• Excitement to learn solve tough technical problems and to help improve patients lives.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Expert in one or more advanced robotic control concepts such as impedance control or the control of flexible manipulators.
• Experience designing software products in a regulated industry or for safety-critical applications; comfort with concepts of design input design output traceability risk analysis and mitigations.
• Fluent working with software version control systems such as Git.
• Working knowledge of embedded Linux or QNX at multiple levels including application board bring-up device drivers and distribution configuration.
• Experience in all phases of the product development lifecycle including design implementation debug verification validation and transfer to manufacturing.

Working Conditions

• none

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

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This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidates experience knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidates qualifications consistent with applicable law.

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