Sr. Manufacturing Software Engineer

Capstan Medical; Santa Cruz (CA); In loco; USD 120.000 - 190.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Capstan Medical Inc. is developing a first-of-its-kind surgical robot and seeks an engineer to own software and test systems from subassemblies to full system integration.

You will build hardware-in-the-loop test systems, automate production testing, and collaborate with R&D to translate evolving requirements into validated manufacturing tests. You will drive verification and validation of test software, enable data-driven decisions, and mentor junior engineers.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience, medical device or similar safety-critical system.

Mansioni

• Define, from first principles, how a first-of-its-kind surgical robot is tested in production; shape the test strategy, architecture, and standards.
• Develop manufacturing tests for robotic subassemblies and systems, from early development through design transfer.
• Own and maintain deployed manufacturing tests, including updates and bug fixes on the production line.
• Derive manufacturing software test requirements from higher-level product/design requirements with traceability.
• Lead verification and validation of manufacturing test software, including protocols, execution, and reports.
• Design and develop hardware-in-the-loop test systems to automate software and hardware testing.
• Develop test methods at the hardware/software interface (brake calibration, encoders, sensors).
• Implement tools to retrieve and analyze device and controller data (logs/diagnostics).
• Support bring-up, debug, and commissioning of fixtures and equipment.
• Deliver manufacturing test readiness on schedule for development, verification, and clinical builds.
• Manage test software releases with versioning and non-disruptive production deployment.
• Analyze test data with scripting tools (e.g., Python) to identify trends and yield drivers.
• Influence firmware/software teams to implement diagnostic hooks and manufacturing-friendly features.
• Document work through design reviews and released documents.
• Identify gaps and pitch in as needed to meet goals.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians in test development and debugging.

Conoscenze

Python

C++

Linux

ROS

Formazione

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer/Electrical/Mechatronics/CS

Strumenti

Git

EtherCAT

CAN bus

Lab instrumentation

DAQs

Descrizione del lavoro

There is no playbook for what we're building. Capstan is bringing a first-of-its-kind surgical robot to patients, and the way to build and test it at scale doesn't exist yet - you'll help invent it. This isn't maintaining tests for a mature product on a settled line. You'll join a newly formed team that works alongside R&D while the design is still evolving, defining from first principles how we prove a novel robot is ready for the patient, every single time. In this role, you'll own the software and test systems that make that proof possible - from subassemblies through full system integration. Working at the interface of hardware and software, you'll partner with R&D to turn evolving design requirements into robust, validated manufacturing tests. You'll architect and develop the hardware-in-the-loop systems that automate how we test, bring up the fixtures that run them, and make sure every test software change reaches the production line cleanly. You'll thrive here if you love getting your hands on real hardware, debugging across mechanical, electrical, and software boundaries, and letting data drive your decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define, from first principles, how a first-of-its-kind surgical robot is tested in production - there is no industry template to copy, so you'll shape the test strategy, architecture, and standards the team builds on.
• Develop manufacturing tests for robotic subassemblies and systems, working closely with R&D from early development through design transfer.
• Own and maintain deployed manufacturing tests, including updates, bug fixes, and support on the production line.
• Derive manufacturing software test requirements from higher-level product and design requirements provided by R&D, with traceability between them.
• Lead verification and validation of manufacturing test software, including protocols, execution, and reports.
• Design and develop hardware-in-the-loop test systems to automate software and hardware testing.
• Develop test methods at the hardware/software interface, such as brake calibration, encoder and brake health checks, and motion and sensor characterization.
• Implement tools to retrieve and analyze device and controller data (eg. logs and diagnostics over EtherCAT).
• Support bring-up, debug, and commissioning of manufacturing test fixtures and equipment.
• Deliver manufacturing test readiness on schedule for planned development, verification, and clinical builds.
• Manage test software releases so that updates are versioned, verified before reaching the line, and rolled out without disrupting production.
• Analyze test data using scripting tools (eg. Python) to identify trends, anomalies, and yield drivers.
• Influence firmware/software teams to implement diagnostic hooks and manufacturing-friendly features.
• Document and communicate work through design reviews and released documents as part of the product development process.
• Identify gaps and pitch in as needed to ensure the team meets its goals and objectives.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians in test development, debugging, and best practices.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience, medical device or similar safety-critical system.

Experience Preferred (higher Degree Can Offset Years Of Experience)

• Experience with Python and C++.
• Proficiency with software development practices: version control (Git), code reviews, and release management.
• Proven experience working at the hardware/software interface - motors, encoders, brakes, sensors, and motion control.
• Experience designing and building hardware-in-the-loop or automated test systems.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols (eg. EtherCAT, CAN, serial) and lab instrumentation (DAQs, power supplies, oscilloscopes).
• Hands-on debugging of integrated electro-mechanical systems using schematics, logs, and instrumentation.
• Experience deriving test requirements and writing and executing test protocols and reports.
• Familiarity with Linux and robotics software frameworks (eg. ROS) preferred.
• Familiarity with medical device regulations and software validation (eg. ISO 13485, IEC 62304, 21 CFR 820) preferred.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, and Production teams.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Eagerness to learn and push the envelope to bring a novel surgical robotic platform to market.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.