Neuralink
Robot Optics Intern
South San Francisco, California, United States · Intern · Internship
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 29 days ago
Data AnalysisRoboticsMechanical DesignFiber Optics
About the role
- These devices allow us to restore movement to the paralyzed, restore sight to the blind, and revolutionize how humans interact with their digital world.
- Team Description: The Robot Optics Team is passionate about shaping the future of operating rooms.
- Key subsystems include 2D and 3D machine vision cameras, optical coherence tomography, and surgical site illuminators.
Responsibilities
- As a Robot Optics Intern at Neuralink, you will build, characterize, and calibrate optical and optomechanical systems used directly in our surgical robots and associated consumables manufacturing systems.
- Design and simulate optical imaging systems
- Develop image acquisition and processing software
- Collaborate with engineering teams to evaluate and implement process improvements
- The core device we work on is the robotic system that performs implant insertions.
Requirements
- Familiarity with basic optics fundamentals such as aberrations, transmission/reflection, light polarization, Gaussian beams, etc.
- Experience with visible and IR optical equipment (e.g., fiber splicers, light sources, beam profilers, power meters, resolution targets)
- 1+ years of relevant industrial experience with assembly, precision alignment, and integration of complex optomechanical systems
- 1+ years of experience with benchtop testing, performance characterization, and metrology benchmarking of optical systems
Nice to have
- Strong understanding of engineering first principles
- Experience with data analysis and image processing
- Experience with optics alignment and optics bench testing
- Experience with fiber optics fabrication
- Mechanical engineering and CAD skills
- Experience with optical simulation and design software (e.g., Zemax, CodeV, OSLO, LightTools)
- Additional Requirements and Competencies:
- Ability to travel to and work in Fremont, CA
Compensation
- Based on California law, the following details are for California individuals only.
- California Hourly Rate:
Benefits
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan
- Commuter benefits
- Equity (RSUs) *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
- Parental leave *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
- Flexible time off *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
- Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits listed below.
- Test, verify, and maintain vision systems in robots
Company info
- We are creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain.
- We are responsible for all optical engineering aspects of Neuralink surgeries, including working on our surgical robotics, supporting operating room equipment, and manufacturing custom consumables.
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