Biomedical Engineer Intern: Brain-Computer Interface R&D

NeuroTechX; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental, and vision

Paid holidays

Commuter benefits

Meals provided

Equity (RSUs)

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Flexible time off

Job summary

Neuralink is seeking a Biomedical Engineer intern in California to collaborate with scientists and engineers on next-generation implants, performing benchtop testing and experimental design to advance device concepts.

You will contribute to developing microelectrode materials, evaluate electrode-tissue interfaces, and design custom test fixtures while communicating results clearly in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Evidence of exceptional ability in materials engineering, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, chemistry, or a related field
• 2+ years of academic or industry experience
• Strong understanding of the scientific method and engineering first principles
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Experience with chemical handling and safe lab practices
• Outstanding communication skills; thrives in an interdisciplinary environment

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of next-generation microelectrode materials, partnering with the microfabrication team to bring concepts from idea to hardware
• Develop novel solutions for electrode-tissue interfaces to enhance electrode sensitivity and interface longevity
• Perform materials characterization and surface chemistry experiments on candidate materials and implant components
• Design and fabricate custom test fixtures to enable new experiments
• Execute on established protocols and independently design new experiments as the project demands
• Troubleshoot, iterate, and communicate findings clearly to the team

Skills

Excellent communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD

Job description

Neuralink is seeking a Biomedical Engineer intern in California to collaborate with scientists and engineers on next-generation implants, performing benchtop testing and experimental design to advance device concepts.

You will contribute to developing microelectrode materials, evaluate electrode-tissue interfaces, and design custom test fixtures while communicating results clearly in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.