What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Systems Analyst (Robotic Algorithms & Controls) position at Intuitive?
Company Description
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.
Job Description
Primary Function of Position
The Ion™ endoluminal system is Intuitive's robotic platform for minimally invasive
biopsy in the peripheral lung, with an initial goal of improving the early diagnosis of lung
cancer. The Ion Product Engineering team is responsible for the continued development
and improvement of the Ion™ platform across the full system.
The System Analyst (Robotic Algorithms & Controls) Manager is responsible for leading
a high-performing team responsible for the design, development, and evaluation of the
robotic control algorithms that power the Ion™ platform. The role spans mechanical,
software, electrical, and quality and regulatory domains and demands close cross-
functional collaboration to deliver best-in-class robotic systems.
The ideal candidate brings the technical depth to tackle complex analysis problems
firsthand, and the leadership to set direction, develop talent, and drive solutions across
an interdisciplinary team.
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience
teams and leadership.
status and decisions clearly across technical and leadership audiences.
through complex design tradeoffs.
Required Education And Training
Additional Information
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 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.
Mandatory Notices
U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR
For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes.
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.
This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
Candidate’s Qualifications, Consistent With Applicable Law.
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 compensation ranges are listed.
Base Salary Range Region 1:$199,300 - $286,700
Base Salary Range Region 2: $169,400 - $243,700
Shift: Day
Workplace Type: Set Schedule - This job will be onsite weekly, the percentage of onsite work will be defined by the leader.
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.
Job Description
Primary Function of Position
The Ion™ endoluminal system is Intuitive's robotic platform for minimally invasive
biopsy in the peripheral lung, with an initial goal of improving the early diagnosis of lung
cancer. The Ion Product Engineering team is responsible for the continued development
and improvement of the Ion™ platform across the full system.
The System Analyst (Robotic Algorithms & Controls) Manager is responsible for leading
a high-performing team responsible for the design, development, and evaluation of the
robotic control algorithms that power the Ion™ platform. The role spans mechanical,
software, electrical, and quality and regulatory domains and demands close cross-
functional collaboration to deliver best-in-class robotic systems.
The ideal candidate brings the technical depth to tackle complex analysis problems
firsthand, and the leadership to set direction, develop talent, and drive solutions across
an interdisciplinary team.
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience
- Leadership & People Management
- Lead and develop the team of Systems Analysts; assess capacity and skill
- Drive continuous improvement by synthesizing field and manufacturing
teams and leadership.
- Ensure the team adheres to design control processes (risk assessments,
- Cross-Functional & Program Management
- Own cross-functional interfaces (Electrical, Mechanical, Software, Clinical,
status and decisions clearly across technical and leadership audiences.
- Oversee software release documentation, including regulatory
- Technical Contribution
- Demonstrate sound engineering judgment and strong problem-solving
- Deep expertise in control theory fundamentals and its application to
through complex design tradeoffs.
- Strong C/C and MATLAB programming skills; remain hands-on to
Required Education And Training
- PhD in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Robotics; Masters-level
- 4 years of experience as an individual contributor and 2 years in a leadership
Additional Information
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 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.
Mandatory Notices
U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR
- 743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.
For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes.
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.
This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
Candidate’s Qualifications, Consistent With Applicable Law.
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 compensation ranges are listed.
Base Salary Range Region 1:$199,300 - $286,700
Base Salary Range Region 2: $169,400 - $243,700
Shift: Day
Workplace Type: Set Schedule - This job will be onsite weekly, the percentage of onsite work will be defined by the leader.
Salary : $169,400 - $243,700