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title: "Kushagra I S - Software Engineer II in Hyderabad | Tal"
description: "Meet Kushagra I S, Software Engineer II | Robotics Software Engineer | Model-Based Design | ROS/ROS 2 | Controls | Digital Twin | Simulation | Medical Robotics based in Hyderabad. AI stack includes cursor and opencode."
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# Kushagra I S on Tal

## Headline

Software Engineer II \| Robotics Software Engineer \| Model\-Based Design \| ROS/ROS 2 \| Controls \| Digital Twin \| Simulation \| Medical Robotics

## About

I'm a Robotics Engineer with over 5 years of experience developing multidisciplinary engineering solutions spanning robotics, mechatronics, control systems, model\-based engineering, Digital Twins, and embedded software for medical devices\. I enjoy solving engineering problems where the solution isn't immediately obvious\. My approach is rooted in first\-principles thinking; understanding how a system works, breaking complex problems into fundamentals, and building practical solutions through experimentation, simulation, and engineering\. Throughout my career, I've worked across the entire robotics stack, from mechanism design, sensor integration, and motion control to model\-based software development, simulation, and embedded systems\. Whether developing control algorithms for robotic surgical instruments or engineering force\-assisted motion systems and Digital Twin solutions for medical imaging platforms, I enjoy building technologies that connect theory with real\-world engineering\. My interests lie in medical robotics, intelligent mechatronic systems, digital twin systems, model\-based systems engineering, human\-robot interaction, and simulation\-driven product development\. I'm particularly motivated by research\-oriented environments where multidisciplinary collaboration and curiosity drive innovation\. I'm always interested in connecting with engineers, researchers, and organizations working on the next generation of intelligent robotic systems\.

## Location

Hyderabad

## AI stack

cursor

opencode

## Work experience

Software Engineer II at Medtronic, Dec 2023 \- Present · 2 yrs 9 mos, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, Working on the development of model\-based software for robotic\-assisted surgical systems, contributing to the design, simulation, verification, and integration of safety\-critical robotic subsystems\. Key contributions : • Develop model\-based software using MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow, generating production C code for deployment on QNX\-based real\-time embedded platforms\. • Design modular software architectures by separating communication interfaces from subsystem logic, improving maintainability, reusability, and simulation capability across distributed robotic applications\. • Develop control algorithms and subsystem behaviours for robotic surgical instruments, implementing coordinated functionality within a deterministic and safety\-critical software environment\. • Apply simulation\-driven development and virtual prototyping to evaluate design concepts, investigate subsystem behaviour, and identify integration issues before hardware implementation\. • Improve software quality through automated verification, Model\-in\-the\-Loop \(MIL\) testing, static analysis, and continuous validation within model\-based development workflows\. • Contribute to software integration across distributed robotic subsystems using ROS/ROS 2, DDS, EtherCAT, and Linux/QNX development environments\. • Support collaborative development through Git, Bitbucket, Bamboo, Jira, and CI/CD pipelines, helping maintain stable product baselines and reliable software releases\.

Mechatronics Engineer at Philips, Aug 2021 \- Dec 2023 · 2 yrs 5 mos, • Engineered a human\-guided force\-assisted motion system for a 300 kg diagnostic radiography platform by designing the mechanical drive mechanism, selecting actuators and drivetrain components, integrating a six\-axis force sensor, and developing control algorithms that interpreted operator intent to deliver smooth, intuitive, and responsive assisted motion\. • Designed electromechanical subsystems by selecting sensors, motors, communication interfaces, and mechanical components while integrating CAN, UART, and SPI\-based devices for reliable closed\-loop control and real\-time system monitoring\. • Developed a Digital Twin framework by combining Unity3D visualization, simulation models, MQTT\-based telemetry, and engineering data pipelines to synchronize physical and virtual systems, enabling predictive maintenance, engineering analytics, and data\-driven product improvements\. • Modelled multi\-body dynamic systems and evaluated control strategies using MATLAB, Simulink, and Simscape to investigate system behaviour, validate design concepts, and reduce engineering iterations before physical implementation\. • Automated engineering analysis and reliability testing workflows using Python and CAN\-based diagnostic tools, improving validation efficiency while analysing system reliability and failure trends\. • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams across mechanical, electronics, embedded software, manufacturing, quality, and service engineering to deliver robust, serviceable, and production\-ready medical imaging systems

Research And Development Intern at Philips, Aug 2020 \- Aug 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo, • Conceptualized, designed, and developed Digital Twins for a Mechatronics Product from scratch\. • Utilized a variety of tools and technologies, including Matlab \(Simulink and Simscape\), Python, Plotly, and Unity3D\. • Hands\-on experience dealing with various domains, including CAN Communication Network, Control Systems, Control Algorithms, Data Analytics, Kinematic and Multibody Dynamic Simulations\. • Concept Development for use of Mixed Reality in Diagnostic X\-Ray Products\.

## Education

Master of Technology \- MTech, Industrial Automation and Robotics, Manipal institute of technology

Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering, Acharya institute of technology

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