- Robot type
- Surgical and Medical
- Location
- SunnyvaleCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Hardware
- Posted
- Sep 8, 2026
Full-time
Senior Robotic Algorithms and Control Engineer (Senior Systems Analyst)
Job description
This position is responsible for control and safety algorithms required to support new instruments and accessories of the daVinci Surgical System. Skills required will include robot kinematics, control systems, and a solid understanding of electro-mechanical systems.
You will be responsible for the teleoperated motion and force fidelity of new surgical instruments, and integration of new accessories with the robot. This will involve:
Job requirements
- PhD plus at least 3 years of experience, in robotics-related field or Masters degree plus 6 years of experience, in robotics-related field.
- Demonstrate intuitive understanding of electro-mechanical phenomena with ability to do rigorous and detailed analysis.
- C/C++ and Matlab programming skills, as well as hardware, software, and mechanism integration skills. Knowledge of Python would be a plus.
- Knowledge of classical and modern servo control systems.
- Knowledge of robot kinematics.
- Knowledge of statistical methods is a plus.
- Knowledge of electrical and mechanical design principles and CAD tools is a plus.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills both written and verbal.