Senior Medical Robotics Controls Engineer

Capstan Medical; Emeryville (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Capstan Medical, based in California, is looking for a Robotics and Controls Engineer who will design and implement robotic control algorithms for a minimally invasive surgical platform. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in robotics development, with strong foundations in kinematics and control systems.

This position requires working in a hybrid environment, collaborating closely with a hands-on team and contributing to innovative medical solutions. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on robotics or controls development.
• Experience with medical device development processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and verify robotic control algorithms for the surgical platform.
• Develop kinematic models and validate against real-world data.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to hiring and onboarding.

Skills

Robot kinematics and dynamics

Control algorithms in C++

Motion planning and trajectory generation

State estimation and sensor fusion

Object-oriented design

Education

BS/MS in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science

Tools

C++

Python

Job description

Capstan Medical, based in California, is looking for a Robotics and Controls Engineer who will design and implement robotic control algorithms for a minimally invasive surgical platform. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in robotics development, with strong foundations in kinematics and control systems.

This position requires working in a hybrid environment, collaborating closely with a hands-on team and contributing to innovative medical solutions. Competitive salary and benefits offered.