Robotics and Digital (RAD) solutions, part of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies, is recruiting for a 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 Robotics and Control Software Engineer will play a key role in the development of the Ottava surgical platform. The 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. This is an entry to mid-level position.

Key Responsibilities :

• Work with 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

• Master or PhD degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Control, or equivalent areas is required.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience designing and implementing production level software for robotic algorithms is required.
• In-depth understanding of robotics fundamentals (e.g. kinematics, dynamics, control theory, modelling, calibration, system characterization & identification) is required.
• Familiarity with C ++ and python programming is required.
• Excellent communication and documentation skill are required.
• Familiarity with real-time software and event driven architectures is required.
• Previous industrial experience in a Robotics environment is beneficial.
• Knowledge of multi-threaded applications is an asset.
• Experience with real-time software applications and RTOS is an asset.
• Experience developing safety-critical software (medical device) is preferred.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment is beneficial.
• Ability to travel up to 5%, domestic and international is needed.

The anticipated pay range for this position is 84K-135.7K

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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