CareerPlan

Sr Systems Analyst (Robotic Algorithms and Controls)

Sunnyvale, CA, usFull-time2026-10-13 → 2026-11-10

Core

Develop and own tele-operated motion performance and safety algorithms for robotic surgical instruments to support the da Vinci Surgical System.

Role type

Senior IC robotic algorithms and controls engineer

Builds

Robotic surgical instruments and control systems for minimally invasive surgery

Domain

Medical robotics / Surgical automation

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Control systems, robot kinematics, mechanical analysis, C/C++, MATLAB, hardware/software/mechanism integration

Preferred skills

Python, SQL, statistics, probabilistic reasoning, CAD tools

Technologies

C, C++, MATLAB, Python, SQL

Responsibilities

Develop and tune algorithms to optimize motion fidelity; Perform risk analysis and implement safety algorithms; Analyze field data to improve instrument performance; Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams on prototypes and automated fixtures; Act as technical interface between disciplines.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC