Electrical Engineer for Advanced Implant Systems

2 weeks ago


Austin, Texas, United States Neuralink Full time
Company Overview:

We are pioneering the next generation of brain-computer interfaces, developing devices that hold the promise of assisting individuals with paralysis in regaining mobility and independence, while also innovating technologies that could enhance our capabilities, community, and environment.

Team Overview:

Become a vital part of the implant engineering team, collaborating with a distinguished group of engineers focused on high-performance, safety-critical embedded systems for cutting-edge brain-computer interfaces. We seek skilled, hands-on engineers eager to push the boundaries of what is achievable in environments with stringent power and latency constraints. Your role will encompass implant electronics board design, integration with proprietary chips, design validation, manufacturing, and quality assurance. You will lead significant projects, contributing beyond mere incremental advancements, and be a key player in a nimble, fast-paced team. Your responsibilities will span all aspects of board design, including component selection, schematic creation, layout, and system integration, while closely collaborating with chip designers, firmware developers, mechanical engineers, and microfabrication specialists.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Apply electrical engineering principles and optimal system design methodologies to create high-performance, reliable, and manufacturable systems with extreme size constraints.
  • Engage in all stages of system and board design, from initial system definition to component selection, schematic design, layout, system bring-up, and design validation.
  • Conduct research and development experiments to validate the feasibility of new technologies for implants and charging systems.
  • Collaborate across functions to ensure effective systems integration.
  • Implement system enhancements aimed at reducing latency while improving battery life, reliability, and safety.
  • Design and execute systems for implant-charger hardware testing and quality control on the manufacturing line.
Note: We are seeking electrical engineers at various experience levels, from junior to senior. What is most important is demonstrable exceptional skills and a strong drive to excel.
Essential Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Solid foundation in electrical engineering principles.
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in PCB design for low-power, size-constrained applications.
  • Experience in mass manufacturing of devices.
  • Comprehensive experience in all phases of PCB design, including component selection, schematic creation, library management, and board layout.
  • Proficiency with PCB CAD tools (Altium, Eagle, KiCad, Allegro).
  • Experience with sensors, power management, and signal/power integrity.
  • Familiarity with wireless systems (BLE, WIFI, Zigbee).
  • Experience in building and bringing up MCUs or FPGAs.
  • Comfortable with standard communication protocols (SPI, UART, I2C, etc.).
  • Proficient with laboratory equipment (oscilloscope, VNA, etc.).
  • Basic programming skills in C and Python.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • Experience in firmware development for embedded systems (C/C++).
  • Proficiency with mechanical CAD tools (Solidworks, AutoCAD).
  • Experience with FEM/FDTD simulation tools and antenna design/testing.
  • Expertise in analog circuit design.
  • Experience in designing and testing wearable electronic devices (watches, fitness trackers, wireless headphones, etc.).
  • Prior experience navigating hardware systems through FCC/FDA approval processes.
Compensation Transparency: The following details pertain to Texas individuals only:

Texas Pay Transparency

$98,800-$214,300 USD

For full-time employees, the compensation package includes two primary components: salary and equity. Salary guidance for this role will be determined based on the level at which you enter the organization, with opportunities for growth as you contribute. Additionally, full-time employees are eligible for the benefits listed below.

Benefits:
  • An opportunity to make a significant impact and collaborate with some of the brightest minds across various fields.
  • Growth potential; we promote team members who demonstrate exceptional contributions.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Commuter benefits.
  • Provided meals.
  • Equity + 401(k) plan (temporary employees and interns excluded).
  • Parental leave (temporary employees and interns excluded).
  • Flexible time off (temporary employees and interns excluded).
Neuralink values diversity and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification. We are committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other category protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, training, and social and recreational programs. All employment decisions will be made without unlawful discrimination on any prohibited basis.

If you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please inform us. Reasonable accommodations may include modifications or adjustments to the application or hiring process that enable full participation. Examples of reasonable accommodations include, but are not limited to:
  • Documents in alternate formats or read aloud.
  • Interviews conducted in accessible locations.
  • Presence of a service dog.
  • Availability of a sign language interpreter during the interview.


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