Position Details

Salary $157K – $271K USD / year

Type Full-Time

Experience senior

Exp. Years 10+ years with PhD OR 12+ years with MS

Education PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Mechatronics, or Controls with 10+ years of robotics development experience OR MS in Computer Science, Robotics, Mechatronics, or Controls with 12+ years

Category Engineering (Non-Software)

About this role

Lead the OTTAVA robotic system development in Santa Clara, directing robotics architecture, system integration, and automation efforts; independently explore new technologies and mentor cross-functional teams to deliver advanced surgical robotics solutions while adhering to regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead advanced technical development across robotics domains, drive architecture-level decisions, and lead cross-functional teams on technical projects
Independently explore emerging technologies and solve existing complex technical challenges
Develop and implement algorithms for surgical robotic manipulation and advanced robotics behaviors
Evaluate and improve R&D processes across systems integration, software development, and robotics development
Serve as a chief robotics expert to OTTAVA Senior R&D Leadership

Technical Overview

Scope includes robotics system integration, controls, and algorithm development for surgical manipulation; emphasis on architecture decisions, cross-functional collaboration, and regulatory compliance; strong foundation in robotics fundamentals and CS concepts.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior robotics engineer with a PhD and 10+ years of robotics development experience (or an MS with 12+ years), expert in robotics fundamentals, kinematics, and system integration, capable of leading cross-functional teams and making architecture-level decisions for OTTAVA.

Must-Have Skills

10+ years with PhD (Computer ScienceRoboticsMechatronicsor Controls) in developing robotics12+ years with MS (Computer ScienceRoboticsMechatronicsor Controls) in developing roboticsDeep understanding of robotics fundamentalsRobot algorithm developmentimplementationand debuggingUnderstanding of computer science fundamentals (algorithmsdata structuresobject-oriented programming)

Nice-to-Have Skills

Computer ProgrammingCost-Benefit Analysis (CBA)Critical ThinkingData ScienceIndustry AnalysisInnovationManufacturing TechnologiesMentorshipProcess ImprovementsPrototypingQuality Assurance (QA)Quality Control (QC)Research and DevelopmentRobotic AutomationSAP Product Lifecycle ManagementTactical PlanningTechnical Credibility

Required Skills

Control AlgorithmsControl TheoryKinematicsRobotic SystemsRobotics fundamentalsrobotics system designintegrationdebuggingtestingrobot algorithm developmentcomputer science fundamentals (algorithmsdata structuresobject-oriented programming)surgical robotics technologiescross-functional leadershipsystem architectureproject planningteamwork

Hard Skills

Control AlgorithmsControl TheoryKinematicsRobotic SystemsRobotics fundamentalsSurgical roboticsOTTAVASystem integration

Soft Skills

CollaborativeCommunication skillsWritten and verbal communicationLeadershipTeamworkProblem-solvingMentorship

Industry & Role

Industry Healthcare & Medical

Job Function Lead OTTAVA robotic system development across robotics, controls, and system integration in a medical device R&D setting

Role Subtype Robotics Engineer

Keywords for Your Resume

Sr. Principal Engineer RoboticsRoboticsRobotic SystemsControl AlgorithmsControl TheoryKinematicsSurgical roboticsOTTAVAOttava surgical robotic systemSystem integrationRobotics & controlsAutomationR&DResearch and DevelopmentCross-functional teamsRegulatory requirementsRobotics fundamentalsRobot algorithm developmentComputer science fundamentalsAlgorithmsData structuresObject-oriented programming

Deal Breakers

No PhD with 10+ years or MS with 12+ years in robotics, No robotics experience, No surgical robotics experience

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