Staff Computer Architect

Johnson & Johnson, Robotics and Digital Solutions (RAD) group is recruiting for a Staff Computer Architect in Santa Clara, CA.

The Hardware Team in the RAD group is a diverse group of highly motivated, world-class engineers developing next-generation, groundbreaking robotic platforms. Please join our team and contribute to the success of our mission.

Overview:

To reinvent an industry, you have to build the best team! Johnson & Johnson is seeking a highly motivated individual who is passionate about crafting sophisticated solutions for complex robotic systems.

As a Staff Computer Architect on the Tower Team, you will help determine the future of the multimedia and computing center in the robotic surgery space. Candidates must be self-motivated and independent, have an eagerness to learn and work as a team, and have the desire to thrive in a very fast-paced environment. You are expected to demonstrate advanced electrical engineering and computing knowledge, be able to independently resolve approaches to difficult technical problems and have communication capabilities vital to communicating broadly across engineering teams.

Core Job Responsibilities:

• Design and develop computer and network schemes for sophisticated robotic systems using requirements developed through multi-functional team input.
• Define the proper balance between computational capabilities and power/thermal requirements.
• Deliver documentation to support designs such as technical reviews, engineering studies, and theory of operations.
• Perform component and subsystem level testing to ensure design, safety, and compliance conformance.
• Conduct robust design reviews and contribute to design failure-mode analysis.
• Lead subsystem projects with minimal guidance and act as a mentor to younger engineers.
• Define priorities with limited oversight according to program objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, And Experience:

• Bachelors with 8+ years or Masters with 6+ years in electrical engineering or related field.
• Proven track record providing technical direction, mentorship, and expertise to others, including external contractors, partners, and suppliers.
• Experience with SoM/SoC's, real-time computing, and network architecture.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate, debug, and test using network analyzers, logic analyzers, and other similar tools.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education, And Experience:

• Proven experience designing and developing complex electrical systems from feasibility/concept through to production.
• Experience with embedded systems and real-time computer systems.
• Experience optimizing computers for Ubuntu Linux, QNX, and similar operating systems.
• Design of computers for testing, manufacturing, and assembly.
• Experience in Medical Devices, 21 CFR Part 820, IEC60601-1, etc.

Perks

• Flexible Vacation!
• Culture of Respect, Innovation & Inclusion!
• 401k, pension, medical, dental, and vision plans!
• Paid parental leave!
• BenefitHub discounts, discounts on insurance, and more!

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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request.