Staff Ultrasound Engineer

Intuitive Surgical; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Surgical seeks a Staff Ultrasound Engineer to lead the development of ultrasound technology for next-generation minimally invasive robotic surgery. This role combines transducer design, system integration, and technical leadership across acoustics, electronics, and signal processing from concept through commercialization.

You will own the ultrasound transducer and electrical interface design, provide hands-on imaging support in labs, preclinical, and clinical activities, and set the

Qualifications

• 12+ years of industry experience in ultrasound imaging, acoustics, or signal/image processing.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Acoustics Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, or related field
• Expertise in ultrasound physics, beamforming, and complete signal chain
• Strong transducer characterization and testing experience (impedance, acoustic tank, hydrophone)
• Experience managing external OEMs and internal engineering teams
• Knowledge of IEC 60601-2-62, IEC 60601-2-37, 21CFR1050.10, MIL-STD-1376

Responsibilities

• Own ultrasound transducer and electrical interface design from concept through commercialization
• Provide hands-on imaging support during laboratory, preclinical, and clinical activities
• Conduct acoustic simulations and finite element modeling to optimize transducer performance
• Establish objective image quality methodology and acceptance criteria using phantoms and clinical data
• Set technical direction for external partners and define multi-year imaging roadmap

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Acoustics

Beamforming

Signal processing

Transducer testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; Acoustics Engineering; Biomedical Engineering; Physics; or related field

Tools

Solidworks

Finite Element Analysis

Job description

Intuitive Surgical seeks a Staff Ultrasound Engineer to lead development of ultrasound technology for next-generation minimally invasive surgical robotics. The role combines transducer design, system integration, and technical leadership across acoustics, electronics, and signal processing from concept through commercialization.

Responsibilities

• Own ultrasound transducer and electrical interface design from concept through commercialization
• Provide hands-on imaging support during laboratory, preclinical, and clinical activities
• Conduct acoustic simulations and finite element modeling to optimize transducer performance
• Establish objective image quality methodology and acceptance criteria using phantoms and clinical data
• Set technical direction for external partners and define multi-year imaging roadmap

Requirements

• 12+ years industry experience in ultrasound imaging, acoustics, or signal/image processing
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Acoustics Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline
• Expertise in ultrasound physics, beamforming fundamentals, and complete signal chain
• Strong transducer characterization and testing experience (impedance, acoustic tank, hydrophone)
• Demonstrated ability to manage external OEM and internal engineering team deliverables
• Knowledge of Solidworks, Finite Element Analysis, and design for manufacturing
• Familiarity with acoustic standards (IEC 60601-2-62, IEC 60601-2-37, 21CFR1050.10, MIL-STD-1376)