Systems Analyst (Robotic Algorithms and Control)

Intuitive•Sunnyvale, CA

22h

About The Position

Systems Analysts in Robotic Algorithms and Control at Intuitive Surgical contribute to the design, development, and support of new products in the da Vinci Surgery product line. They develop tele-robotic motion-control algorithms, robotic-manipulator control, interaction behaviors, and safety algorithms for surgical robots and instruments. The work spans electrical, mechanical, software, control, user-interface, and safety engineering, with a focus on integrating subsystems, evaluating designs early, and solving challenging system-integration and motion-control problems. Responsibilities continue through product shipment, with an emphasis on quality and reliability. The role is part of Multi-Port System Design Engineering, which developed the da Vinci 5 system and is building future systems. Systems Analysts characterize prototypes, design and implement motion algorithms and behaviors, apply control theory to mechatronic and tele-robotic systems, assess dynamic safety and clinical risk, and develop physics-based safety-monitoring algorithms. They also participate in clinical observations and experiments, pursue intellectual property, communicate system performance, improve team workflows, and support system performance through manufacturing.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of classical and modern control theory, with hands-on experience implementing control systems in safety-critical products.
Demonstrated experience with robotic manipulation algorithms, including learning-based or machine-learning approaches.
Strong embedded C/C++ and system-integration experience spanning hardware, firmware/software, and mechanisms.
Strong engineering intuition for mechatronic systems, attention to detail, and ability to drive solutions to completion.
Ability to excel in a high-energy team environment, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating on project planning, execution, and communication.
Passion for product quality and continuous improvement.
Three years of experience and a master's degree; or a Ph.D. with one year of experience; or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the design of surgical platforms and instruments through control-system analysis and prototype characterization.
Design and implement motion algorithms and behaviors.
Apply control theory to the design and verification of mechatronic and tele-robotic systems.
Analyze complex electromechanical devices for dynamic safety and clinical risk.
Create safety-monitoring algorithms based on sound physics.
Participate in clinical observations and experiments to ensure performance requirements are relevant, measurable, and realistic.
Document and pursue intellectual property.
Communicate system performance across the organization.
Improve group workflows through tool building and teaching others.
Support and track system performance from design through manufacturing.