Software Engineer I - Surgical Robotics Job Description

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Software Engineer I - Surgical Robotics

Medtronic - Dorchester Center, MA

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

Medtronic's Surgical Operating Unit brings together the people and product portfolio of Surgical Robotics and Surgical Innovations. With the Medtronic Mission as our North Star, we build on our legacy of proven surgical solutions and advance the promise of robotics and digital solutions for the benefit of the customers and patients we serve.

Make your impact by exploring a career with the world's leading Medical Device company, striving "to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life."

A Day in The Life

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
Integrate and test new controller designs 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 software and product hardware-in-loop testing and create model and prototypes
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 in an engineering or computer science discipline with 0-2 years of relevant experience.

Nice to Have

Bachelor's Degree in an engineering or computer science discipline with 0-2 years of relevant experience.
Experience developing software for commercial products, preferably in regulated industries
Experience developing software in a Linux environment
Strong knowledge of computer science, including how operating systems work and how compilation works
Experience with common software development tools, including build automation (cmake preferred), code coverage, unit testing, static analysis, debugging, and source control (git preferred)
Proficient use of Simulink to design and develop complex software products
Familiarity with Simulink Coder and an in-depth understanding of code generation
Strong understanding of the best practices for developing software in Simulink
Experience with real-time operating systems (QNX preferred)
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

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.