Senior Systems Analyst, Robotic Medical Systems

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 244,000 - 366,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is seeking a Senior Systems Analyst for the Future Forward Research group in Sunnyvale.

You will design and implement controllers, algorithms, and interfaces for prototype and next‑gen robotic systems used in computer- and robot-assisted surgery. The role emphasizes integration of mechanical, hardware, and software components, real-time embedded systems, and advanced control methods to translate concepts into finished products.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Control Systems Engineering or similar field relating to robotics or electro-mechanical systems.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in servo control systems development for robotics or electro-mechanical systems, with hands-on implementation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate distributed electro-mechanical systems and dynamic models through targeted experimentation.
• Design and implement software algorithms, tools, and infrastructure for new products.
• Integrate mechanical, hardware, and software components for new product development.
• Apply control system design methods to prototype and validate novel medical robotic systems.
• Conduct comprehensive testing, safety analysis, and performance monitoring throughout the development lifecycle.
• Lead early systems engineering development, requirement translation, and cross-functional discussions.
• Develop sensor and control schemes to enhance robotic system performance and address user needs.
• Apply best practices in software engineering and create thorough documentation.
• Identify, document, and communicate intellectual property generated during development.

Skills

Robot control

Teleoperation algorithms

Embedded real-time software

MATLAB

C/C++

Python

Computer vision pipelines

Education

Electrical/Mechatronics/Control Systems Engineering degree

7+ years servo control experience

Tools

CAD tools

Real-time embedded software tools

Job description

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is seeking a Senior Systems Analyst for the Future Forward Research group in Sunnyvale.

You will design and implement controllers, algorithms, and interfaces for prototype and next‑gen robotic systems used in computer- and robot-assisted surgery. The role emphasizes integration of mechanical, hardware, and software components, real-time embedded systems, and advanced control methods to translate concepts into finished products.