Senior Robotics Systems Analyst - Surgical Instrument Controls

Intuitive; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Surgical in Sunnyvale, CA, is seeking a Systems Analyst (Robotic Algorithms and Controls Engineer) to advance tele-operated motion performance of robotic instruments. You will work closely with clinical, mechanical design, and manufacturing teams to ensure motion fidelity and safety in production environments.

The role emphasizes analysis, experimentation, and algorithm refinement to support new instrument development and regulatory readiness.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of control systems.
• Solid understanding of robot kinematics.
• Strong grasp of mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the tele-operated motion performance of robotic surgical instruments.
• Ensure motion fidelity by collaborating with the clinical development team.
• Collaborate with the mechanical design team to optimize motion fidelity.
• Use analysis and experimentation to understand instrument behavior.
• Modify and tune algorithms to optimize motion fidelity in clinical environments.
• Implement features and algorithms to support new instrument development with design team iterations.
• Perform risk analysis and implement safety algorithms; document risks for regulatory approvals (FDA).
• Analyze field data to improve performance and stability of the instrument.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to develop automated fixtures and define test specs.
• Lead cross-disciplinary coordination to ensure project success.

Skills

Control systems

Robot kinematics

Mechanical systems

Job description

Intuitive Surgical in Sunnyvale, CA, is seeking a Systems Analyst (Robotic Algorithms and Controls Engineer) to advance tele-operated motion performance of robotic instruments. You will work closely with clinical, mechanical design, and manufacturing teams to ensure motion fidelity and safety in production environments.

The role emphasizes analysis, experimentation, and algorithm refinement to support new instrument development and regulatory readiness.