Engineering Lead - Surgical Robotics

Ilocatum; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ilocatum in Austin, TX is seeking an Engineering Lead to oversee system-level direction for next-generation medical devices. You will drive architecture for AR navigation, robotics integration, and cross-functional alignment with clinical, quality, regulatory, and manufacturing teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and 6+ years in medical device technology, with a passport for international travel. You will mentor engineers, advance V&V, and shape a market-ready device strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering (CS, Software, Electrical, Biomedical, or related).
• 6+ years developing complex medical devices or related technology.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Deep systems engineering experience across software, electronics, hardware, and algorithms.
• Strong grasp of design controls, risk management, and V&V.
• Valid passport for occasional international travel.

Responsibilities

• Own system-level technical direction from concept through commercialization.
• Architect AR navigation and robotic integration, including tracking, interfaces, and controls.
• Turn clinical needs into safe, effective, market-ready devices.
• Align Clinical, Product, Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing around one technical plan.
• Drive compliance with FDA, EU MDR, IEC, and ISO standards.
• Lead risk mitigation, V&V, usability engineering, and design transfer.
• Mentor engineers and scout emerging tech in AR, AI, sensors, and automation.

Skills

Leadership

Systems engineering

Design controls & V&V

Regulatory knowledge

Surgical robotics domain

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Engineering Lead

Austin, TX | $130K to $160K

Must-Haves

• Bachelor's in Engineering (CS, Software, Electrical, Biomedical, or related)
• 6+ years developing complex medical devices or related technology
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Deep systems engineering experience across software, electronics, hardware, and algorithms
• Strong grasp of design controls, risk management, and V&V
• Valid passport for occasional international travel

What You'll Do

• Own system-level technical direction from concept through commercialization
• Architect AR navigation and robotic integration, including tracking, interfaces, and controls
• Turn clinical needs into safe, effective, market-ready devices
• Align Clinical, Product, Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing around one technical plan
• Drive compliance with FDA, EU MDR, IEC, and ISO standards
• Lead risk mitigation, V&V, usability engineering, and design transfer
• Mentor engineers and scout emerging tech in AR, AI, sensors, and automation

Nice-to-Haves

• Master's degree in Engineering
• Background in orthopedic navigation, image-guided surgery, or surgical robotics
• Expertise in computer vision, sensor fusion, optical tracking, or mechatronics
• Working knowledge of IEC 62304, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 60601
• Class II or III device commercialization experience
• Patents or a strong innovation track record

Why This Role

You'll lead at the center of a company investing heavily in surgical robotics, with real ownership over what gets built. Austin adds a thriving tech scene and no state income tax.

About The Company

A growing international MedTech company focused on orthopedic solutions that deliver measurably better patient outcomes.