Principal Robotics Engineer

Magnendo Corp.; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnendo Corp. is seeking a Principal Robotics & Controls Systems Engineer to lead the algorithmic approach and system architecture for our robotic magnetic navigation system. You will define models, algorithms, and system-level tradeoffs to drive effective navigation.

You will design field optimization and motion planning algorithms, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and mentor engineers while maintaining rigorous design reviews and testing.

Qualifications

• Nine+ years in robotics, controls, and motion planning engineering with leadership experience.
• Strong fundamentals in path planning, trajectory optimization, and state estimation.
• Ability to convey complex tradeoffs to cross‑functional teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Own the algorithmic approach and system architecture for the robotic magnetic navigation system.
• Design magnetic field optimization algorithms from first principles through validation.
• Create motion planning algorithms for a redundant system in a constrained environment.
• Drive design decisions via analysis, simulation, prototyping, and testing.
• Define requirements, test plans, and acceptance criteria for robotics components.
• Collaborate with computer vision, software, and hardware teams to integrate planning and control.
• Support risk analysis, design reviews, and root cause investigations.

Skills

Robotics

Controls

Motion planning

Trajectory optimization

Kinematics

Communication

Tools

Python

C++

Linux

Job description

Every minute matters in stroke treatment. Magnendo is developing robotic technology to make life-saving endovascular procedures faster, safer, and more accessible. By combining advanced robotics, magnetic navigation, and intelligent software, we are tackling one of the most technically demanding challenges in healthcare while aiming to expand access to advanced stroke care for patients around the world. Join us in shaping the future of endovascular intervention.

We're looking for a Principal Robotics & Controls Systems Engineer to lead the algorithmic approach and system architecture behind our robotics and controls system – defining the models, algorithms, and system‑level tradeoffs that drive effective magnetic navigation.

You Will

• Own the algorithmic approach and system architecture for our robotic magnetic navigation system, including magnetic field optimization, collision‑aware motion planning, kinematic trajectory optimization, time parametrization, execution, and control
• Design magnetic field optimization algorithms, from first‑principles modeling through simulation and validation
• Design motion planning algorithms for a kinematically redundant system in a complex, highly constrained environment
• Drive design decisions using first‑principles engineering analysis, simulation, prototyping, and hands‑on testing
• Define and review requirements, test plans, and acceptance criteria for robotics and controls system components
• Collaborate closely with computer vision, software, and hardware engineers to integrate planning and control into the broader system
• Support risk analysis, design reviews, and root‑cause investigations for robotics and controls algorithms and system design

You Are

• 9+ years of experience in robotics, controls, and motion planning engineering and demonstrated ability to deliver the types of algorithmic and system design work described above
• Strong fundamentals in robotic path planning and trajectory optimization, including sampling‑based planners and constrained nonlinear optimization with analytic gradients, as well as motion control, manipulator kinematics for redundant arms, and/or state estimation
• A great collaborator who understands the importance of clear communication and humility
• Experienced with algorithm and system design in an environment with high reliability requirements, preferably under a regulatory regime
• Comfortable serving as a technical authority — providing design guidance and review to internal engineers and external contractors alike
• Able to operate with the judgment and independence expected of a Principal‑level engineer — sets technical direction with limited oversight, while holding the line on rigor where it matters most
• Able to clearly convey complex robotics and controls tradeoffs to cross‑functional teams and external partners
• Proficient with Python and C++ for algorithm development, modeling, and simulation, with working knowledge of Linux

Bonus Points

• Experience in the medical device industry, ideally with interventional or robotic systems
• Experience with magnetic actuation, catheter/guidewire systems, or neurovascular/endovascular devices
• Familiarity with robotics development tools such as Drake, ROS, Moveit, RVIZ, Gazebo, and Isaac Sim
• Experience with haptics or teleoperation
• Working knowledge of medical device software requirements (e.g., IEC 62304, IEC 60601)

Magnendo Corp. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applications without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law. We also participate in E‑Verify. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of employment authorization verification (Form I‑9) through E‑Verify after hire.