Neuralink
R&D Materials Engineer Intern
About this role
Neuralink seeks an R&D Materials Engineer Intern to develop next-generation brain-computer interface implants by designing materials, characterizing surfaces, and conducting benchtop experiments. You'll collaborate with scientists and engineers to solve complex electrode-tissue interface challenges and bring innovative concepts from concept to hardware.
What you'll do
- Develop microelectrode materials and advance concepts from idea to physical hardware with the microfabrication team
- Design novel solutions for electrode-tissue interfaces to improve sensitivity and longevity
- Perform materials characterization and surface chemistry experiments on candidate materials
- Design and fabricate custom test fixtures for experimental validation
- Execute established protocols and independently design new experiments as needed
- Troubleshoot technical issues, iterate on designs, and communicate findings to the team
What they're looking for
- Materials engineering or chemical engineering fundamentals
- Scientific method and engineering first principles
- Chemical handling and laboratory safety practices
- Surface characterization techniques (contact angle, FTIR, XPS, AFM)
- CAD software (SolidWorks or equivalent)
- Microscopy techniques
- Electrochemistry
- Technical communication and interdisciplinary collaboration
Benefits
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge brain-computer interface technology
- Access to world-class experts across multiple disciplines
- Rapid advancement for high-impact contributors
- Meals provided on-site
- Commuter benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (for full-time employees)
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Neuralink
Neuralink develops brain-computer interface technology and neurosurgical robots to enable direct interaction between the brain and computing systems. The company is hiring engineers across clinical implementation, user interface design, manufacturing, and software development to support its pioneering medical devices and surgical systems.
- Website
- neuralink.com
Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience with materials characterization techniques and which ones you've used most extensively.
- Tell us about a time you designed and executed an experiment from scratch—what was your process?