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Electrical Engineer Intern, Robotics and Surgery Engineering

Neuralink
Location
South San Francisco, California, United States
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Internships
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Demonstrable experience developing circuits or products that have been used by real customers.
  • 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.
  • Experience with sensors, power management, and signal/power integrity.
  • Design experience with common communication protocols (SPI, UART, I2C, etc.).
  • Competent with common lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.).
Nice to have
  • A portfolio showing examples of projects you’ve completed.
  • Demonstrable experience in developing electronics for critical systems in fields such as medical devices, aerospace, automotive, or military.
  • Experience with firmware development for embedded systems (C/C++, Rust).
  • Experience with software development for Linux systems (Python, C++, Rust).
What the job really is

As an Electrical Engineering Intern at Neuralink, you will engage in designing, verifying, and overseeing the production of custom electronics systems for a surgical robot. Your role will involve working on various projects, including circuit board design, custom motor drivers, and hardware testing, while collaborating with other engineering teams to ensure the integration of electrical components into the robotic system.

Benefits
  • An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields.
  • Growth potential; we rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact.
  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Commuter benefits.
  • Meals provided.
Things to weigh
  • Interns are initially excluded from certain benefits like 401(k) and parental leave until specific conditions are met.
  • The role involves significant responsibility and ownership of projects, which may appeal to candidates looking for impactful work.
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