Optical Engineer

About the role

The Robot Optics Team at Neuralink is seeking Optical Engineers passionate about shaping the future of operating rooms. Our team oversees the entire product lifecycle of all optical subsystems across multiple robot versions, from ideation and design through production, testing, and maintenance.

Job Description and Responsibilities

• Develop custom optics and imaging systems used directly in our surgical robot and associated consumables-manufacturing systems
• Design and simulate optical imaging systems
• Test, verify, and maintain robot vision systems
• Design and develop custom laser interferometry systems and manufacturing systems
• Test and verify optics consumables
• Build and test beam-scanning instruments
• Develop image acquisition and processing software
• Research and develop new imaging technologies for robotic surgeries
• Prepare relevant documentation and SOPs for robot optics

Required Qualifications

• Evidence of exceptional ability in optical engineering or a related field
• Bachelor of Science or higher-level degree in Physics, Optical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
• 3+ years of optical engineering experience
• 2+ years of experience simulating and designing optics in Zemax or equivalent software
• Practical experience in designing, testing, and reliability hardening optical systems
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in Google Docs, Google Drive, and Gmail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in designing and testing of in-vivo imaging systems
• Experience in handling high power laser instruments
• Basic understanding in laser interferometry or optical coherence tomography
• Hands-on experience in fabricating, terminating, and splicing optical fibers
• Software engineering experience in developing scripts for instrument testing

What We Offer

• Full-time employees are eligible for the following 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)
• 401(k) plan
• Parental leave
• Flexible time off