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A Systems Analyst is responsible for the detailed design and implementation of robotic control algorithms and safety systems for new surgical robots and surgical instruments. This responsibility includes integration and evaluation of fully functional prototypes including formal product testing.

This position provides analytic assistance to other engineering groups to help in the design of mechanisms, software architecture, and key component selection (processors, sensors, motors, etc.).

Systems Analysts also maintain awareness and interest in developing research and technologies related to robotics and safety critical systems and closely apply this knowledge to the system design. Responsibilities for development continue until the products are shipping to customers with the highest quality and reliability.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the design of new robot manipulators through analysis and characterization of prototypes.
• Facilitate mechanical, hardware, and software integration of new prototypes and new products including complete systems, manipulators, and vision. 
• Provide critical analysis of robot servo control.
• Provide critical analysis and design fault-detection algorithms.
• Contribute to safety analysis and testing of physical hardware. 
• Give analytical assistance for other engineering issues.
• Refine and evolve system performance as it matures from design engineering to manufacturing. 
• Document and communicate intellectual property.
• Improve group workflow through tool building and robust cross-functional interactions.

Skill/Job Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of related experience with a University degree; or 3 years experience and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.
• Understand and have experience implementing standard and modern servo control systems.
• Be creative and able to generate a diversity of solutions to a problem.
• Be detail oriented and able to develop and push a single solution to completion.
• Personally developed algorithms and functional control software in a released product.
• Fluent in embedded C and Matlab programming and early integration and debug.
• Excel in a high-energy, small-team environment.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Work independently while simultaneously balancing collaboration on project planning and communication.
• Show passion for product quality and continuous improvements.
• Possess a determination to get through challenging problems.

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.

Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target salary ranges are listed.

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.

Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target salary ranges are listed.