Sr Systems Analyst - Robotic Algorithms and Controls Engineers

At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.

As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.

Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.

Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.

Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care.
 

Primary Function of Position  

Systems Analysts (Robotic Algorithms and Controls Engineers) at Intuitive perform a central role in the design, development, and support of new and existing products associated with Intuitive and providing technical analytic assistance to other engineering groups. As a member of the Systems Analyst Product Engineering team working on the Ion Endoluminal System (Intuitive’s platform for minimally invasive biopsy in the lung), you will be supporting, amongst other projects, existing instruments and accessories used in minimally invasive biopsy by refining and developing robotic algorithms, developing of tools and software infrastructure that support those algorithms, leading failure analysis/root causing investigations, and analyzing manufacturing and field performance data to show the impact of the improvements. These responsibilities cross into electrical, mechanical, software, control, user interface, and safety engineering where all the subsystems are integrated together. The successful candidate will have the technical depth to manage deep analysis problems and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team to drive future designs and improvements into the product.  
 

Essential Job Duties  

Roles & Responsibilities  

• Evaluate complex electro-mechanical systems for dynamic safety and clinical risk.  
• Design algorithms for new and existing field products. 
• Lead root cause efforts on existing manufacturing and field products.  
• Design software tools and infrastructure that enable research and development of new algorithms.  
• Design experimentations to decouple complex dependencies and drives understanding of key relationships.  
• Perform comprehensive testing, including formal Verification and Validation, to ensure the quality and performance of algorithms.  
• Facilitate and support mechanical, hardware, and software integration of product improvement projects under tight timelines.  
• Improve group workflow through building tools and teaching others.  
• Support and track system performance as it moves from design to manufacturing to the field.  

Required Skills and Experience  

• C/C++ and Matlab programming skills.  
• Demonstrate sound engineering judgment and technical skills in problem solving – both software and hardware.  
• Experience in hardware and software integration of complex electro-mechanical 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 autonomously when necessary.  
• Show passion for product quality and continuous improvements.  

Required Education and Training  

• Minimum Master’s degree in robotics-related field and 4 years of experience in a related field  

Preferred Skills and Experience  

• Knowledge of Python  
• PhD in Engineering or equivalent work experience 
• Medical Product Experience  

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

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 salary ranges are listed.