Biomedical Engineer Intern

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$73k

H1B: yes

Neuralink Biomedical Engineer Intern at Neuralink will develop new ideas, materials, and processes for next-generation brain-computer interfaces. Work includes materials characterization, experiment design, and collaboration with scientists and engineers.

Responsibilities

As a Biomedical Engineer intern, you'll interact with technical teams across the company to develop new ideas, materials, and processes that drive our next generation of implants forward. You'll work closely with scientists and engineers to explore innovative concepts, perform rigorous benchtop testing, troubleshoot experimental setups, and analyze results. Successful candidates will be highly adaptable, able to deploy their core technical and creative skills to tackle a wide range of problems, and have a keen sense of urgency. You must thrive in an intense, mission-driven, and collaborative environment. Additionally, you will:
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

Qualification

Outstanding communication skillsExperience with microscopyExperience with electrochemistryExpected CompensationCalifornia Hourly Flat Rate

Required

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

Preferred

Proficiency in SolidWorks or other CAD software
Familiarity and experience with surface characterization techniques (e.g., contact angle, FTIR, XPS, AFM)
Experience with microscopy
Experience with electrochemistry
Expected Compensation:
The anticipated hourly rate for this position is listed below.
California Hourly Flat Rate: