Surgical Robotics Optical Engineer: Imaging & Lasers

Neuralink; California; On-site; USD 86,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental, vision

RSU equity

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Commuter benefits

Meals provided

Parental leave

Flexible time off

Job summary

Neuralink seeks an Optical Engineer to develop custom optics and imaging systems for surgical robots and consumables-manufacturing apparatus. You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to translate concepts into robust optical designs, prototypes, and production-ready solutions.

The role spans concept to implementation, with responsibilities including testing, documentation, and rapid prototyping, while contributing to advances in sub-micron imaging and laser

Qualifications

• Evidence of exceptional ability in optical engineering or related field.
• Bachelor of Science or higher in Physics, Optical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3+ years in optical engineering.
• 2+ years simulating/desiging optics in Zemax or equivalent.
• Experience designing and reliability hardening optical systems.
• Basic computer skills: Google Docs/Drive/Gmail.

Responsibilities

• Designing and simulating optical imaging systems.
• Testing, verification, and maintenance of robot vision systems.
• Designing and developing laser interferometry and manufacturing systems.
• Testing and verification of optics consumables.
• Building and testing beam-scanning instruments.
• Developing image acquisition and processing software.
• Researching new imaging technologies for robotic surgeries.
• Preparing SOPs and documentation for robot optics.

Skills

Optical engineering

Image processing

Hardware integration

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor degree (Physics/Optical/ME)

Tools

Zemax

Job description

Neuralink seeks an Optical Engineer to develop custom optics and imaging systems for surgical robots and consumables-manufacturing apparatus. You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to translate concepts into robust optical designs, prototypes, and production-ready solutions.

The role spans concept to implementation, with responsibilities including testing, documentation, and rapid prototyping, while contributing to advances in sub-micron imaging and laser