What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff or Principal Robotics Controls Engineer position at Capstan Medical?
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.
