Systems Engineer
Listed on 2026-08-03
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Robotics
It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive
. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care
, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion
—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.
We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.
The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.
If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare
, you’ll find your purpose here.
The Systems Engineer will work with a group of talented and dedicated people focused on the development and integration of advanced mechatronic systems for medical robotics, including fiber optic shape sensing. The successful candidate will contribute to the research and development of next generation platforms spanning sensing, actuation, and electro-mechanical system integration.
As a member of the engineering team, you will work closely with other engineers to design and develop hardware and software systems to support assembly and testing from the research phase to manufacturing. Responsibilities will span multiple technology areas, reflecting the team's growing scope across mechatronic subsystems and medical device development. The successful candidate must excel in a small focused team environment, be able to find solutions to problems from rough requirements, and have a commitment to high quality products.
Roles and Responsibilities:Work in an R&D environment designing advanced mechatronic systems to enable integration and assembly of product components across multiple technology areas
Design and deploy test fixtures and system-level solutions to support the development of new products
Develop software to integrate hardware subsystems including motion control, feedback systems, and machine vision
Design and characterize electro-mechanical assemblies including sensors, actuators, and drive systems
Assist in the development of processes and architectures for complex mechatronic systems
Collaborate on a cross-functional team to ensure hardware and software meet all system-level requirements across diverse product platforms
Develop and document software and hardware systems
Develop protocols and perform formal verification and validation of hardware and software releases
Job Requirements:
The candidate must have:
BS degree (or higher) in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Computer, or Industrial Systems Engineering, or a similar field related to software, electronics, robotics, or electro-mechanical systems
Experience developing software to control or integrate hardware subsystems or complex electro-mechanical equipment
Hands‑on experience with mechatronic system design, including sensors, actuators, and embedded control
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience testing and troubleshooting hardware and software at the system level
A passion for creating robust and reliable products
Experience with NI LabVIEW
Experience with scripting languages (e.g. Python, JavaScript, etc.) for diagnostics, data analysis, and test automation
Experience with stepper or servo motors, and position feedback
Experience with cameras and vision systems
Experience in mechanical design and tolerance analysis
Experience with fiber optics or other advanced sensing technologies
Experience in medical device development or regulated product environments
Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.
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