Staff or Principal Robotics Controls Engineer

Job Overview

We are building an innovative robotic platform that enables clinicians to precisely control the transcatheter deployment of a cardiovascular valve through a user-friendly robotic interface. As a key member of our team, you will envision and develop the algorithms and software that make this technology possible.

Responsibilities:

• Translate clinical and user needs into design requirements and implement practical control algorithms and software designs.
• Develop algorithms that translate high-level user commands into precise joint-level commands for motion delivery.
• Lead complex product features from concept to launch, managing requirements, design, software implementation, testing, and release processes.
• Participate in prototype development, testing, and pre-clinical lab use.
• Mentor junior engineers and peers to build a strong engineering culture within the team.
• Document work through design reviews and released documents as part of the product development process.
• Identify gaps and contribute solutions to ensure team goals are met.

Skills Desired:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Debugging skills and experience integrating hardware, software, and algorithms for safety-critical systems.
• Python programming skills and knowledge of software development best practices.
• Experience with joint-level control loops, hysteresis compensation, kinematics, sensor fusion, and path planning.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.

Requirements:

• MS or PhD in robotics-related field, or equivalent work experience.
• For Staff: 9 years of relevant industry plus academia experience (medical device or similar safety-critical system experience preferred).
• For Principal: 15 years of relevant industry plus academia experience (medical device or similar safety-critical system experience preferred).
• Ability to work in ambiguity and convert it into tangible outcomes.
• Experience with designing, manufacturing transfer, and shipping software and algorithms for medical devices or similar safety-critical systems.
• Ability to work in a hybrid work environment, working onsite in Santa Cruz on average 3 or more days a week.

About Us:

Capstan Medical is revolutionizing minimally invasive structural heart treatment by merging surgical robotics with catheter-based technology and next-generation implants.

We're committed to transforming the treatment of heart valve disease with our patient-optimized approach to repair and replace heart valves.

Our innovative technology offers a less invasive alternative to traditional open-heart surgery, ensuring precise and reliable placement of the heart valve implant.

We're driven by a passion to positively impact the lives of individuals affected by heart valve disease, reducing recovery time and minimizing complications.

Come join us and become part of a team revolutionizing heart valve treatment.