Research and Development Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Panda Surgical is developing state-of-the-art robotic technologies that aim to enhance minimally invasive brain-surgery. As an early-stage medical device manufacturing start-up, we are in our Research and Development stage, and we are seeking a suitable candidate to help with our product development.
What you will do
Our Research and Development Engineer will have a range of job duties centered on the creation, enhancement, and evaluation of our medical robotic devices.
- You will primarily focus on conducting research related to controlling and ensuring the safety of our devices. This research will involve identifying prevailing trends, techniques, and technologies that can significantly shape our development process.
- Using specialized software and mathematical analyses, you will actively contribute to the design and prototyping phases of developing secure and dependable medical devices.
- In the later stages of our development process, your esponsibilities will extend to testing and assessing our product's performance to ensure that it meets the required standards of quality and safety.
- You will finally be responsible for implementing necessary enhancements and improvements as deemed necessary after stress-testing.
What we need
- A PhD in robotic surgery, preferrably in robotic control for continuum robots.
- Proficiency in MATLAB / Simulink and ROS.
- Proficiency in Python and C/C++ and experience with robotic frameworks and libraries.
- Embedded firmware / hardware experience and exposure.
- Experience with analytical methods, and machine learning techniques.
- Good knowledge of Arduino frameworks, electronics, and CAD is a plus.
- Experience working as part of a start-up is a plus.
This job is on-site, and is located in London, UK.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application deadline: 30/06/2023
Expected start date: 17/07/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Research and Development Engineer roles across Panda Surgical's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £45,000 - £55,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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