Senior Robotics & Control Systems Engineer

Robotics and Digital (RAD) solutions, part of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies, is recruiting for a Senior Robotics & Control Software Engineer. This position is located in Santa Clara, CA. At Johnson & Johnson Robotics and Digital Solutions, we're changing the trajectory of health for humanity, using robotics to enhance healthcare providers’ abilities and improve diagnoses, treatments, and recovery times for patients. Johnson & Johnson Robotics was established in 2020 with the integration of Auris Health, Verb Surgical, C-SATS, and Ethicon. It comprises three key med-tech platforms: Flexible Robotics (MONARCH®), Surgical Robotics (OTTAVA™) and Digital Solutions. Join our collaborative, rapidly growing teams based in the San Francisco Bay Area (Redwood City and Santa Clara), Cincinnati, and Seattle. You'll collaborate on breakthrough medical technologies that unite multiple subject areas to build a connected digital ecosystem that advances medical professionals’ skills and improves patient outcomes. The Senior Robotics and Control Engineer will play a key role in the development of the Ottava surgical platform. The Senior Robotics and Control Engineer will understand the system from both a technical perspective and the user’s viewpoint and contribute towards the development of robotics and control algorithms and their corresponding software implementations. We will set a new industry benchmark for robotic surgical capability. We are looking for a candidate who can work independently and function well within a team. The candidate is flexible, self-motivated, curious, and passionate about revolutionizing the world of medical robotics. Key Responsibilities: Work with other other engineers (software, mechanical, electrical, systems, clinical) as part of a focused cross-functional team developing production level software for medical applications. Serve as a software technical resource for other developers, providing guidance, suggestions and leadership in robotics and control systems architectural decisions. Work closely with mechanical, electrical, systems, software and clinical engineers to implement and test various algorithms on hardware and in a clinical setting. Effectively implement C++ software in a real-time, safety critical environments. Quickly implement concept proofs and prototypes, and test on robotic systems. Actively participate in algorithmic, control, mechanical design discussions and code reviews. Other duties may be assigned. Qualifications Qualifications A minimum of an advanced degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related engineering discipline is required; PhD is a plus. A minimum of 2 years of industrial experience in a Robotics environment is required. Demonstrated hands-on experience designing and implementing production level software for robotic algorithms is required. In-depth understanding of robotics fundamentals is essential. (e.g. kinematics, dynamics, control theory, modelling, calibration, system characterization & identification) Some knowledge and skills with C++ programming and multi-threaded applications is required. Proficiency is preferred. Some knowledge and skills with Python programming is an asset. Excellent communication and documentation skills are required. Previous experience working in a regulated environment is required Previous experience working in compliance with ISO 13485 and 21 CFR 820 is highly preferred. Familiarity with real-time software and event driven architectures is required. Familiarity with an Agile development environment is preferred. Ability to travel up to 5%, domestic and international, is required. Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Primary Location United States-California-Santa Clara-5490 Great America Pkwy Organization Auris Health, Inc. (6267) Job Function R&D Requisition ID 2206032079W