Biomedical Engineer Intern: Brain-Interface R&D

Neuralink; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

An opportunity to change the world and

Growth potential

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 to collaborate with scientists and engineers across the company, advancing next-generation brain-implant concepts. You will develop new materials and processes, conduct benchtop testing, troubleshoot setups, and analyze results in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

The role emphasizes adaptability, rigorous experimentation, and clear communication. You will work closely with cross-disciplinary teams to push the boundaries of brain–computer

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 development of next-gen microelectrode materials, partnering with microfabrication team.
• Develop novel solutions for electrode-tissue interfaces to enhance sensitivity and 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 established protocols and independently design new experiments as the project demands.
• Troubleshoot, iterate, and communicate findings clearly to the team.

Skills

Biomedical Engineering

Materials Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Chemistry

Interdisciplinary communication

Tools

SolidWorks

FTIR

XPS

AFM

Microscopy

Job description

Neuralink is seeking a Biomedical Engineer intern to collaborate with scientists and engineers across the company, advancing next-generation brain-implant concepts. You will develop new materials and processes, conduct benchtop testing, troubleshoot setups, and analyze results in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

The role emphasizes adaptability, rigorous experimentation, and clear communication. You will work closely with cross-disciplinary teams to push the boundaries of brain–computer