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Robot Optics Intern

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Hybrid (Austin, TX; South San Francisco, CA)$35/hrinternPosted 11mo ago

About the role

Intern role within Neuralink's Robot Optics Team, focused on building, characterizing, and calibrating optical and optomechanical systems used in surgical robots and consumables manufacturing. Responsibilities span optical design, testing, troubleshooting, software development for image acquisition/processing, and documentation/SOP preparation.

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

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

Skills

Required:Optical design and simulationOptical testing and metrologyOptomechanical assembly and alignmentImage processing software developmentDocumentation and SOP creation
Nice to have:Fiber optics and optical hardwareMechanical engineering/CADData analysis and image processing

Benefits

  • An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields
  • Growth potential; rapid advancement for high impact
  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan
  • Paid holidays
  • Commuter benefits
  • Meals provided
  • Equity (RSUs) *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded*
  • Flexible time off *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded*
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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