Staff Systems Analyst - Robotic Control Algorithms

Intuitive; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive seeks a Systems Analyst to architect real-time control and fault-detection for tele-operated robotic surgery systems. You will integrate mechanical, electrical, and software components while aligning with user needs and clinical considerations.

You will lead safety analyses, prototype bring-up, and cross-functional reviews to drive robust implementations and scalable performance. A focused team environment will value rapid learning and accountability.

Qualifications

• Experience designing real-time motion control and safety-oriented algorithms.
• Ability to lead cross-functional discussions on system performance and safety.
• Proven capability to analyze electro-mechanical systems and prototypes.
• Experience documenting intellectual property and enabling product release.
• Strong problem solving across hardware, software, and user needs.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement real-time motion control and fault-detection algorithms.
• Lead cross-functional conversations to define system performance requirements.
• Lead prototyping bring-up and characterize initial hardware/software integration.
• Analyze complex electro-mechanical devices for safety and risk.
• Develop safety monitor algorithms based on first-principles modeling.
• Improve system performance from design through manufacturing at scale.
• Document and pursue intellectual property.

Skills

Real-time systems

Systems analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Algorithm design

Safety analysis

Hardware-software integration

Documentation of IP

Job description

Job Description

Primary Function of Position:

A Systems Analyst is responsible for the implementation of algorithms that guarantee the safe and effective use of robotic assisted surgery products. This responsibility spans the initial development of these algorithms using functional prototypes through formal product testing. Systems Analysts also provide analytic assistance to other engineering groups in the design of mechanisms, software architecture, and key component selection.

As a member of the Future Forward engineering team, you will be involved in designing, implementing, and integrating complex functionality into complete surgical robot solutions and seeing these through human use and product release. The successful candidate must excel in a focused, high-energy team environment and be able to drive to solutions from rough requirements.

Quick learning and a desire to understand requirements from a user’s perspective are essential to the role of a Systems Analyst. A strong sense of shared responsibility and shared reward is required, as is the ability to make work fun and interesting. Supporting you will be a team that cares about what you are doing and wants you to succeed in delivering a high-quality product that places patients first.

Essential Job Duties

• Design and implement real-time motion control and fault-detection algorithms for a tele-operated robotic surgical system, integrating mechanical, electrical, and software components with a deep understanding of user needs and clinical considerations.
• Lead cross-functional conversations to define system performance requirements, design definition, and safety analysis by providing a system-wide perspective.
• Lead performance assessment, bring-up and characterization of initial prototypes; provide timely feedback to hardware designers, identify and develop algorithmic refinements to incorporate into final products.
• Analyze complex electro-mechanical devices for dynamic safety and clinical risk.
• Implement safety monitor algorithms based on first-principles thinking and physics-based modeling and analysis.
• Enhance system performance from initial design through manufacturing at scale and support the resolution of engineering challenges.
• Document and pursue intellectual property.
• Improve group workflow through tool building, and robust cross-functional interactions and mentoring other team members.