Neptune Medical, is an innovative, venture capital funded medical device startup headquartered in Burlingame, CA. We have already commercialized novel medical devices using our technology. Now the team at Neptune is building something truly unique: a fully flexible medical robot that enables doctors to reach deep into human anatomy Triton Robotic Endoscopy will disrupt flexible endoscopy and set a new standard in outcomes for decades to come.
TITLE: Senior/Staff Systems Engineer
POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior/Staff Systems Engineer will take a technical leadership role that is comprised of framing the approach to unstructured design problems of a medical robot, analysis, experimental design, prototyping, and final recommendations to hardware/software teams and senior management. The engineer will also be involved in integrating mechanical, electrical, and software components to bring a surgical robot to life. This individual will be intimately involved across hardware, software, and clinical use of the integrated system.
The ideal candidate would act with passion and intensity in a medical device start-up that is fast paced and collaborative and display the ability to perform to the requirements outlined below. For the right person, this position will be a tremendously exciting and career-defining opportunity, making cre contributions to a genuinely new type of medical robotic platform.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead system design discussions to provide design input to hardware and software teams
- Frame analysis and experimental approaches to drive answers to unstructured design questions without clear solutions
- Prototype solutions in both software and hardware
- Integrate software and hardware and test the integrated system in clinically relevant conditions
- Significantly Contribute to/Lead system risk analysis
- Significantly Contribute to/Lead product requirements definition
- Support clinical development labs while learning the clinical use case
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar
- 4-12 years of hands-on experience in robotics or other complex electromechanical systems
- Specific experience and expertise with:
Mechatronics
Robotics fundamentals including kinematics, system dynamics, sensors, and actuators
Python or Matlab for scripting and data analysis, or other programming language
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills including presentation of technical content
- Willingness to work in a startup environment and adapt to changing needs and priorities
- Eagerness to learn new things
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Robot Operating System (ROS)
- Embedded and/or real time programming in C, RUST, or C++
- Depth in at least one technical area – mechanical design, C/C++ programming, electrical design, system dynamics and controls etc.
- Experience managing projects and leading small technical teams
- Formal system Verification and Validation (V&V) procedures
- Experience in the regulated medical device environment, including but not limited to document control processes, design control processes, test protocol development, and report writing.
- Experience working with healthcare providers in a hospital environment
- Experience with using data science techniques to create actionable recommendations
Neptune Medical is located in Burlingame, CA, near the Millbrae Caltrain and BART Station
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The starting base salary for this role is between $170,000 and $220,000 depending on experience. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: education, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for equity, benefits and 401(K) with matching.
Neptune Medical provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
