Staff Ultrasound Engineer

Intuitive Surgical

Intuitive Surgical seeks a Staff Ultrasound Engineer to lead development of ultrasound technology for next-generation minimally invasive surgical robotics. The role combines transducer design, system integration, and technical leadership across acoustics, electronics, and signal processing from concept through commercialization.

Responsibilities

Own ultrasound transducer and electrical interface design from concept through commercialization
Provide hands-on imaging support during laboratory, preclinical, and clinical activities
Conduct acoustic simulations and finite element modeling to optimize transducer performance
Establish objective image quality methodology and acceptance criteria using phantoms and clinical data
Set technical direction for external partners and define multi-year imaging roadmap

Requirements

12+ years industry experience in ultrasound imaging, acoustics, or signal/image processing
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Acoustics Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline
Expertise in ultrasound physics, beamforming fundamentals, and complete signal chain
Strong transducer characterization and testing experience (impedance, acoustic tank, hydrophone)
Demonstrated ability to manage external OEM and internal engineering team deliverables
Knowledge of Solidworks, Finite Element Analysis, and design for manufacturing
Familiarity with acoustic standards (IEC 60601-2-62, IEC 60601-2-37, 21CFR1050.10, MIL-STD-1376)

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