Senior Robotic Controls & Systems Analysis Engineer

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is seeking a Senior Systems Analyst (Robotic Control Engineer) to advance the Ion Endoluminal System. You will develop and tune core robotic algorithms, integrate hardware and software, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive future designs.

The role emphasizes control theory, modeling, testing, and tooling for analysis. Ideal candidates will have deep experience in mechatronics, C/C++, Matlab, and hardware/software integration, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• C/C++ and Matlab programming; Python a plus.
• Experience integrating hardware and software in complex electromechanical systems.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work across disciplines and independently.

Responsibilities

• Apply control theory to design and verify mechatronic and robotic systems.
• Bring-up distributed electro-mechanical testbeds for experimentation.
• Validate models with targeted experiments and iterate on designs.
• Design software algorithms for new products and existing field products.
• Document intellectual property and support IP filings.

Skills

C/C++

Matlab

Python (plus)

Hardware integration

Software integration

Modeling & analysis

Communication

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in CS/ME/Robotics or related field

Job description

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is seeking a Senior Systems Analyst (Robotic Control Engineer) to advance the Ion Endoluminal System. You will develop and tune core robotic algorithms, integrate hardware and software, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive future designs.

The role emphasizes control theory, modeling, testing, and tooling for analysis. Ideal candidates will have deep experience in mechatronics, C/C++, Matlab, and hardware/software integration, with strong communication and