- Robot type
- Surgical and Medical
- Location
- MadisonWisconsinUSA
- Job type
- Software
- Posted
- Aug 20, 2026
Full-time
Motion Controls & Robotics Software Engineer
Job description
Give hope. Give health. Make your mark in the fight against cancer.
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The Motion Controls & Robotics Software Engineer is responsible for the research, planning, design, implementation, and verification of software that controls critical electro-mechanical and robotic…
Job responsibilities
- Object-oriented software development and hands-on hardware integration for Accuray’s control systems, including robotic manipulators, precision positioning systems, thermal and pneumatic control systems.
- Researches , analyzes, plans and implements the control system design in accordance with product requirements as established from various sources including marketing, manufacturing, reliability, and customer…
- Develops and executes comprehensive test plans, including manual, automated, unit, integration, and system-level tests, to rigorously verify developed software and hardware against defined requirements and…
- Hands-on, data driven problem solving – commonly working directly with motion hardware to move development efforts forward. Assists with hardware prototype builds and troubleshooting as needed.
- Documents, implements and tests applicable design requirements for production. This includes supporting transfer of relevant design output documents, recommended assembly and test instructions, and service…
- Collaborates closely and frequently with Embedded Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, and test teams throughout the software development and product development…
- Provides subject matter expert input and guidance for field service escalations into engineering.
- Supports the Mechanical Systems Manager in establishing or updating project and departmental deliverables.
Job requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science , Software Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Mechatronics, Engineering Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related technical field, with coursework or…
- Professional software experience: Minimum of 4 years of professional software development experience working directly with electro-mechanical, robotic, or motion control systems.
- Cross-disciplinary engineering knowledge: Working knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, and Software Engineering design principles, including how software interfaces with sensors, actuators, motor controllers, and other…
- Object-oriented software development: Demonstrated proficiency designing and implementing object-oriented software in C++ and/or Python, including class design, interfaces/abstractions, modular code structure,…
- Software development practices: Experience using professional software development practices such as version control, code review, issue tracking, build/release workflows, and automated testing.
- Production launch experience: Track record of on-time, high-quality production launches of released software and associated electro-mechanical components.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to effectively present technical concepts to individuals that are not subject matter experts and assist as needed.
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, Engineering Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related technical field.