Neuralink · 15 hours ago
Robot Optics Intern
Fremont, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$35/hr - $35/hr
1+ years expNeuralink is creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain. As a Robot Optics Intern, you will build, characterize, and calibrate optical and optomechanical systems for surgical robots, contributing to the development and testing of advanced imaging technologies.
BiotechnologyMedicalNeuroscienceRobotics
Responsibilities
Design and simulate optical imaging systems
Test, verify, and maintain vision systems in robots
Repair and troubleshoot existing optical subassemblies
Test and verify optics consumables
Develop image acquisition and processing software
Conduct preliminary tests of new imaging technologies for robotic surgeries
Collaborate with engineering teams to evaluate and implement process improvements
Prepare relevant documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for robot optics
Qualification
Required
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 optical engineering experience, including simulation and design of optics in Zemax or equivalent software
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
Experience documenting and following procedures in the optical design pipeline (e.g., assembly, characterization, verification) with a high level of detail
Ability to travel to and work in Fremont, CA
Basic computer skills and proficiency in Google Docs, Google Drive, and Gmail
Software engineering experience in developing scripts for instrument testing
Comfortable working in laboratory and vivarium environments as needed
Preferred
Strong understanding of engineering first principles
Education in an engineering-related field
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)
Benefits
An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields
Growth potential; we rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact
Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan
Paid holidays
Commuter benefits
Meals provided
Equity (RSUs) •Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
401(k) plan •Interns initially excluded until they work 1,000 hours
Parental leave •Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
Flexible time off •Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
Company
Neuralink
Neuralink is a neurotechnology company that focuses on developing brain-computer interfaces designed to treat neurological disorders.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.34BKey Investors
CoreNest CapitalFounders FundVy Capital
2025-07-07Series Unknown
2025-06-17Secondary Market
2025-05-27Series E· $649M
Leadership Team
Dongjin Seo
Co-Founder, President & COO
Shivon Zilis
Director of Operations and Special Projects
Recent News
2026-01-09
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