Sr Software Engineer - Surgical Robotics
Careers that Change Lives
In this role, you will join a world class team of mechanical, electrical and software engineers responsible for further development and enhancement of the globally launched Robotic Assisted Surgery platform within the Surgical Operating unit: https://www.medtronic.com/covidien/en-us/robotic-assisted-surgery/hugo-ras-system.html
A Day in The Life
As a Senior Controls Software Engineer working at Medtronic, you will be a significant contributor in the development of control algorithms that supports, legacy, current and future generations of robotic surgical instruments. You will create software solutions that run on a sophisticated real-time embedded platform, using embedded sensor and actuator hardware to deliver high-bandwidth, precise and robust instrument response. In addition, this role will involve engagement with the electromechanical design of surgical instruments at all stages – with a focus on control software requirements development that is compatible with the test, verification, and validation of a safety-critical system.
- Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:
- Design and develop software in Simulink that enables surgeons and operating-room staff to control “Hugo”; a Robotic Assisted Surgery System
- Integrate and test new controller software on hardware and with the rest of the robotic platform.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of verification methods.
- Partner with the greater software organization, systems engineering, and validation groups
- Define and review software requirements.
- Conduct hardware-in-loop testing of prototype as well as product software.
- Act as an independent reviewer of Simulink models to ensure that all software meets quality standards.
- Prepare and participate in design reviews.
- Document or participate in the documentation of the software including architecture and design detail, unit testing, anomaly tracking and reports.
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree with 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 2 years of relevant experience.
Nice to Have
- Experience developing software to control complex dynamical systems, preferably in regulated industries.
- Experience in analysis of complex dynamical systems (mechatronics preferred)
- Proficient use of Simulink to design and develop complex software products.
- Experience with real-time operating systems (QNX/VxWorks or equivalent)
- Design and implementation of safety critical software – this includes aspects of risk analyses, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Redundancy , Coding Standards and Verification of software implementations.
- Strong understanding of the fundamentals in signal processing, especially in the context of discrete systems.
- Experience developing software in a Linux environment.
- Familiarity with virtual machines, networking concepts
- Experience with common software development tools, including build automation, code coverage, unit testing, static analysis, debugging, and source control (git preferred)
- Familiarity with Simulink Coder and an in-depth understanding of code generation
- Knowledge of mathematics for controlling robotic systems, including multi-body kinematics, feedback controllers, and signal processing
- Experience with medical product development is highly desired, including regulatory processes, safety considerations, and hands-on experience with medical devices and surgical instruments.
- Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail, with ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to build consensus and establish common goals.
- Experience with diverse, cross functional teams; Geodiversity spanning an international environment is a bonus.
- Experience in model-based product software development for real-time applications.
- Unit and integration testing of software
- Software testing with plant models
- Software architecture design and documentation
- Knowledge of software development processes such as the V-model, requirement engineering, impact analysis.
About Medtronic
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be. We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.
Benefits & Compensation
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). Learn more about MIP and benefits here.
The provided base salary range is used nationally (except in certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.
Physical Job Requirements
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
