Robot Optics Intern

About the Company

Neuralink is creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain to restore movement to the paralyzed, restore sight to the blind, and revolutionize human-digital interaction.

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)

Requirements

• Familiarity with basic optics fundamentals (aberrations, transmission/reflection, polarization, Gaussian beams)
• Experience with visible and IR optical equipment (fiber splicers, light sources, beam profilers, power meters)
• 1+ years of optical engineering experience including simulation in Zemax or equivalent
• 1+ years of industrial experience with assembly and precision alignment of optomechanical systems
• 1+ years of experience with benchtop testing and metrology benchmarking
• Experience documenting optical design pipelines with high detail
• Software engineering experience developing scripts for instrument testing
• Ability to travel to and work in Fremont, CA

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 software (Zemax, CodeV, OSLO, LightTools)