HumanTouch Surgical (continuing Human Xtensions) is an innovative start-up developing advanced multidisciplinary robotic systems for Minimally Invasive Surgery.

We’re looking for an Embedded SW & HW Team Leader to lead our embedded software and hardware team and take full responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of hardware, firmware, and embedded software for our robotic system—from architecture and design through implementation, verification, and release to production. This hands-on leadership role combines team management with technical ownership, driving development and integration within a highly complex multidisciplinary environment.

Our offices are in Netanya. We offer a dynamic, innovative environment where you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact while working alongside talented professionals who are passionate about the future of medical technology. If you’re ready to lead, take on complex technical challenges, and help shape the next generation of surgical robotics, we’d love to hear from you!

Location: Netanya, Israel, 4 days / week on site

Reporting to: Head of R&D

Key responsibilities

End-to-end ownership (SW + HW delivery)

• Own delivery of embedded features and subsystems end-to-end: architecture → design → implementation → unit/integration testing → production deployment, ensuring predictable delivery, quality, and maintainability.
• Lead the embedded technology roadmap as part of the R&D management team.
• Drive technical tradeoffs, execution plans, and milestone commitments.

Hands-on software technical leadership

• Provide hands-on technical leadership for embedded software architecture, implementation, reviews, and test/validation infrastructure.

Hardware leadership (direct + contractors)

• Lead HW development and SW↔HW integration, including oversight of internal HW engineers / external contractors/design houses.

Process, quality, and regulated development

• Own the embedded SDLC and documentation to meet regulated product expectations (requirements, traceability, reviews, verification evidence, and change control).

Program / people leadership

• Lead execution through leadership, planning, tracking, hiring, mentoring, and stakeholder communication to ensure team delivery.

Required qualifications

· BSc (or higher) in Electrical Engineering / Computer Science (or equivalent).

·  7+ years embedded development experience with strong hands-on expertise in C & C++ (multi-threaded / layered / OO environments).

· 3+ years leading an embedded team and owning delivery of full products or major subsystems.

· Proven embedded fundamentals:

• Bare-metal and RTOS experience.
• Familiarity with wired interfaces (USART, I2C, SPI, USB) and common peripherals.
• Strong debugging skills using SW + lab tools (scope, logic analyzer, etc.).
• Ability to read/understand hardware schematics.
• Design documentation methods

· Electro-mechanical systems experience (robotics, sensors, closed-loop motor control).

· Experience deploying and using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., AI code assistants for coding, test generation, documentation, or code review), with sound judgment around correctness, security, IP, and regulated documentation expectations.

· Proven project leadership: deliver projects with realistic estimations and timelines.

· Significant experience leading development in a regulated environment (medical device strongly preferred).

· Agile/Scrum mindset and ways of working.

·  Strong English communication skills (written and spoken).

·  Strong team player with a collaborative, no-ego approach and a proven ability to work effectively across functions (R&D, QA/RA, Mechanical, Clinical, Manufacturing).

· Excellent communicator who can translate complex technical topics into clear, actionable plans for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

· Proven people leader with the ability to inspire, mentor, and develop engineers, drive accountability, and navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

· ARM Cortex MCU experience; Keil toolchain familiarity; FreeRTOS/RTX (or similar).

· Python and automation; CI/CD and automated testing for embedded systems.

· Familiarity with wireless interfaces Bluetooth and NFC

· Jira and agile execution.