Senior/Principal Hardware Engineer; Robotic Hardware
Job in
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 90079, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
Horizon Surgical Systems
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Robotics, Embedded Software Engineer, Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Requirements
- We are seeking highly motivated, detail-oriented, and intellectually inquisitive individuals looking to make a positive impact on healthcare via the development of robotic technology
- Preferred: B.S.+10/M.S.+8 YOE in robot product development
- Minimum: B.S.+5/M.S.+3 YOE in robot product development
- Ph.D. research on robot mechanism design and robotic hardware development may substitute for industry experience
- Degrees should be in relevant disciplines such as mechanical / electrical / mechatronics / biomedical / robotics engineering, material science, or computer science
- Must have previously developed, from concept to at least functional prototype, multi-DOF robotic systems
- Staff/Principal levels expected to have personally developed non-traditional multi-DOF robotic systems (not 6/7 DOF industrial arm, SCARA, gimbal, XYZ stage, etc)
- Hardware design of robotic mechanisms
- Experience with novel or unusual kinematic structures
- Deep mechanical design expertise of linear and rotary joints
- Familiarity with a wide range of transmission mechanisms
- Experience with robotic components from a wide range of vendors
- Proficiency at simulation and analysis of robotic kinematics, dynamics, and workspace
- Working knowledge of electrical design, including basic PCB design, component selection, and wiring
- Design in compliance with FDA guidelines
- CAD - Solid Works, Solid Works PDM, GD&T
- Hands-on prototyping, debugging, and testing
- Sufficient programming ability in languages/software such as Python, MATLAB, or C/C++ to design, test, and analyze performance of developed hardware systems
- (Desirable) Experience designing robotic systems to pass IEC 60601-1-2
- (Desirable) Ability to incorporate aesthetics into functional designs
- (Desirable) Innovative and creative thinking
- (Desirable) Experience with remote-center-of-motion mechanisms and haptic devices
- Horizon Surgical Systems Inc. is seeking hardware engineers with significant experience in robotics and medical device product development to contribute to a novel surgical robotic system for ophthalmology
- Lead and participate in teams, and work independently, to develop the electro‑mechanical subsystems of a complete surgical robotic system
- Adhere and contribute to design standards, the Quality Management System, and project planning
- Apply all available tools, software, training, and experience to effectively analyze and solve engineering problems, mitigate potential risks, and maximize system functionality and safety
- Assist and cooperate with other teams and colleagues to find solutions to interdisciplinary challenges inherent in complex robot system development
- Commute to, and work on‑site, at our Santa Monica or Malibu‑based offices as needed. This is a 5‑days‑in‑office position
- Effectively communicate and present to upper management, within and between teams, and to external parties
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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