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. We also design hardware for producing and inspecting consumables, such as laser-machined needle cartridges.

Responsibilities

• Designing and simulating optical imaging systems
• Testing, verification, and maintenance of robot vision systems
• Designing and developing custom laser interferometry systems and manufacturing systems
• Testing and verification of optics consumables
• Building and testing of beam-scanning instruments
• Developing image acquisition and processing software
• Researching and developing new imaging technologies for robotic surgeries
• Preparing relevant documentation and SOPs for robot optics

Requirements

• 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

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

Pay

The anticipated base salary for this position is expected to be within the following range. Your actual base pay will be determined by your job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. We also believe in aligning our employees’ success with the company's long-term growth. As such, in addition to base salary, Neuralink offers equity compensation (in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSU)) for all full-time employees.

Schedule

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits listed below.

• 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