Robot Optics Intern
Neuralink · San Francisco, CA · 1 wk ago
On-siteEducation$35/hrInternship
Job Description and Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
Required Qualifications
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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).
Additional Requirements and Competencies
- 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.
Pay Transparency
Based on California law, the following details are for California individuals only.
- California Hourly Rate: $35/Hr USD
What We Offer
- 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.