Intuitive · 1 day ago
Senior Systems Analyst (Robotic Algorithms and Controls)
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$184K/yr - $266K/yr
5+ years expIntuitive is a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care. The Senior Systems Analyst will develop algorithms for robotic-assisted surgical systems, providing analytical support to engineering teams and ensuring high-quality system performance. The role involves designing, implementing, and integrating complex functionalities into surgical robotic platforms, while maintaining rigorous standards for patient safety.
Medical DeviceHealthcareManufacturingHealth Care
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and implement motion‑control and tele‑operation algorithms for next‑generation surgical robotic systems and instruments
Contribute to the architectural definition of the robotic control system, leveraging real‑time and event‑driven algorithms to achieve complex system behaviors
Participate in all phases of the Design Controls process by identifying system requirements and converting them into safe, verifiable designs
Lead the design, implementation and testing of safety‑critical and fault‑detection algorithms
Lead the electro‑mechanical and software integration of new prototypes, providing analytical and algorithmic guidance to hardware and software teams
Methodically refine and improve system performance throughout maturation from prototype to production, by planning and prioritizing the development on a quarterly and annual basis
Diligently document innovative contributions, generating and protecting intellectual property
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, or similar technical field, with 5 years of experience in control systems, servo control, or robotics
Alternatively, a Ph.D. degree in one of the technical fields above, with 3 years of experience
Expert knowledge of robotics and motion‑control concepts, including kinematic/dynamic modeling and system identification
Expertise in position, force, and impedance control of robotic manipulators
Familiarity with control of compliant and flexible systems
Experience implementing, tuning, and diagnosing real-time servo‑control systems
Strong proficiency in C/C++ for real‑time control‑algorithm development
Proficiency in Python or MATLAB for analysis, simulation, and testing
Strong analytical and debugging skills for embedded software and electromechanical systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor the communication to a broad range of audiences
Effective cross‑functional teamwork and strong interpersonal skills
Preferred
Experience in all phases of the product development lifecycle including design, implementation, debug, verification, validation, and transfer to manufacturing
Experience designing software products in a regulated industry or for mission critical applications; comfort with concepts of design input, design output, traceability, risk analysis, and mitigations
Familiarity with IEC 62304 and software life cycle processes for medical devices
Experience with Embedded Linux, or QNX, FreeRTOS or similar operating systems; experience with bare metal designs
Hands-on prototyping with rapid development tools (e.g., Arduino, STM32)
Software development for multi-processor/multi-core systems
Fluent with version control tools and build systems
Hands-on engineering experience with proven ability to work effectively in a team environment
Company
Intuitive
Intuitive designs and manufactures robotic-assisted surgical systems.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5MKey Investors
St. Cloud Capital
2003-04-30Post Ipo Equity
2000-06-23IPO
1996-01-01Seed· $5M
Leadership Team
Gillian Duncan
Senior Vice President, Professional Education & Program Services - Worldwide
Myriam Curet
Executive Vice President & Chief Medical Officer
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