Electrical Engineer Intern, Robotics and Surgery Engineering

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>About Neuralink:</strong></p> <p>We are creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain. These devices allow us to restore movement to the paralyzed, restore sight to the blind, and revolutionize how humans interact with their digital world.</p></div><p><strong>Team Description:</strong></p> <p>To achieve Neuralink’s mission and provide our technology to those that need it, the surgical process that implants our cutting-edge devices must be exceptionally safe, efficient, and scalable.&nbsp;</p> <p>The surgical robot we design is key to enabling this, and the Robot Electrical Engineering Team supports this by designing, testing, and integrating all electrical aspects of our robot, encompassing a diverse range of fundamental electrical engineering domains while also working closely with the optical, mechanical, and software engineering teams.</p> <p><strong>Job Description and Responsibilities:</strong></p> <p>As an Electrical Engineering Intern you'll own meaningful projects and make substantial contributions as an integral member of our fast-moving team. You will be expected to design, verify, and oversee the transition to production of a variety of custom electronics systems while additionally supporting broader team efforts through debugging, manufacturing, testing, and more. Specific responsibilities and projects may include:</p> <ul> <li>All phases of board design (part selection, schematic design, layout, and bring-up)</li> <li>Custom motor drivers, from transistor selection to control loop design</li> <li>Custom high-bandwidth, low-latency, camera hardware and firmware</li> <li>Custom FPGA based Optical Coherence Tomography data acquisition systems</li> <li>Testing hardware such as Hardware-In-The-Loop systems, validation boards, and life-cycle testing rigs</li> <li>Case studies on future system architectures including new compute platforms, redesigned actuator layouts, and deep-brain imaging systems</li> </ul> <p><strong>Required Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Demonstrable experience developing circuits or products that have been used by real customers. Student design team work and personal projects may apply</li> <li>Circuit board design experience demonstrating advanced knowledge in at least one niche, for example high density (HDI), high speed digital, high power, radio frequency, atypical materials or constructions, etc.</li> <li>Experience with sensors, power management, and signal/power integrity</li> <li>Design experience with common communication protocols (SPI, UART, I2C, etc.)</li> <li>Competent with common lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>A portfolio showing examples of projects you’ve completed.&nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrable experience in developing electronics for critical systems in fields such as medical devices, aerospace, automotive, or military.</li> <li>Experience with firmware development for embedded systems (C/C++, Rust)</li> <li>Experience with software development for Linux systems (Python, C++, Rust)&nbsp;</li> </ul> <div class="description"> <p><strong>Pay Transparency:</strong></p> <p>Based on California law, the following details are for California individuals only:</p> </div> <div class="title"><strong>California Hourly Rate:&nbsp;</strong></div> <div class="pay-range">$35/hr USD</div><div class="content-conclusion"><div> <p><strong>What We Offer:</strong></p> <p>Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits listed below.</p> <ul> <li>An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields</li> <li>Growth potential; we rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact</li> <li>Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan</li> <li>Paid holidays</li> <li>Commuter benefits</li> <li>Meals provided</li> <li>Equity (RSUs) <em>*Temporary Employees &amp; Interns excluded</em></li> <li>401(k) plan <em>*Interns initially excluded until they work 1,000 hours</em></li> <li>Parental leave <em>*Temporary Employees &amp; Interns excluded</em></li> <li>Flexible time off <em>*Temporary Employees &amp; Interns excluded</em></li> </ul> </div></div>