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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior/Staff/Principal Hardware Engineer - Robotic Hardware - **Company:** HORIZON SURGICAL, INC. - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $185,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Computer Programming, SolidWorks (CAD), Software Debugging, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), Kinematics, MATLAB, Systems Development Life Cycle, Rapid Prototyping Process, Robotic Automation Software, Information Technology, Modeling and Simulation - **Published:** May 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=38674c52d5cfee1f ## About the Role Do you have experience in Robotics implementation projects?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, + Preferred: B.S.+10/M.S.+8 YOE in robot product development. + Minimum: B.S.+5/M.S.+3 YOE in robot product development. + Ph.D. research on robot mechanism design and robotic hardware development may substitute for industry experience. + Degrees should be in relevant disciplines such as mechanical / electrical / mechatronics / biomedical / robotics engineering, material science, or computer science. + Must have previously developed, from concept to at least functional prototype, multi-DOF robotic systems. + Staff/Principal levels expected to have personally developed non-traditional multi-DOF robotic systems (not 6/7 DOF industrial arm, SCARA, gimbal, XYZ stage, etc). * Expertise in: * + Hardware design of robotic mechanisms. + o Experience with novel or unusual kinematic structures o Deep mechanical design expertise of linear and rotary joints o Familiarity with a wide range of transmission mechanisms o Experience with robotic components from a wide range of vendors o Proficiency at simulation and analysis of robotic kinematics, dynamics, and workspace o Working knowledge of electrical design, including basic PCB design, component selection, and wiring. + Design in compliance with FDA guidelines + CAD - SolidWorks, SolidWorks PDM, GD&T. + Hands-on prototyping, debugging, and testing. + Sufficient programming ability in languages/software such as Python, MATLAB, or C/C++ to design, test, and analyze performance of developed hardware systems. * Other Technical Desirables: * + Experience designing robotic systems to pass IEC 60601-1-2 + Ability to incorporate aesthetics into functional designs + Innovative and creative thinking + Experience with remote-center-of-motion mechanisms and haptic devices ## Description * Lead and participate in teams, and work independently, to develop the electro-mechanical subsystems of a complete surgical robotic system. * Adhere and contribute to design standards, the Quality Management System, and project planning. * Apply all available tools, software, training, and experience to effectively analyze and solve engineering problems, mitigate potential risks, and maximize system functionality and safety. * Assist and cooperate with other teams and colleagues to find solutions to interdisciplinary challenges inherent in complex robot system development. * Commute to, and work on-site, at our Santa Monica or Malibu-based offices as needed. 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