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Test Engineer

NeuralinkAustin, Texas, United StatesOnsite

About Neuralink:


We are creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain. These devices allow us to restore movement to the paralyzed, restore sight to the blind, and revolutionize how humans interact with their digital world.

Team Description:


The Robot Reliability and Test Team is directly responsible for ensuring the surgical robot and its subassemblies are rigorously tested during both the design and production cycles. The team designs testing infrastructure, writes and provides guidance on test descriptions and outputs, and ensures the surgical robot is reliable and ready for use in human surgeries. Providing safe, effective, and smooth surgical procedures allows Neuralink to move at a rapid pace and reach more individuals who need this life changing technology.

Job Description and Responsibilities:


As a Test Engineer, you’ll be responsible for transforming our surgical robot from an experimental medical device to a robust system capable of doing tens of thousands of surgeries. We’re looking for engineers with experience designing mechanical systems, developing tests and fixtures to validate hardware, or debugging complex systems (or all three!). You will identify and resolve key reliability issues while designing and implementing test infrastructure to enhance the robot's engineering development and validation as well as the reliability of both the robot and its associated surgical tools.

Furthermore, you will be expected to:

  • Drive resolution and preventative actions for non-conforming robots
  • Provide guidance on design controls and transfer processes
  • Analyze data trends and debug hardware & software failures
  • Define maintenance and calibration schedules

If you’re excited about solving new problems every day, or if you are passionate about test and fixture design, we would love to hear from you!

Required Qualifications: 


  • Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical, electrical, software engineering, or equivalent in experience and ability
  • 2+ years of engineering experience in making systems reliable (whether that's in school clubs or industry) 
  • Strong understanding of engineering first principles

Preferred Qualifications:


  • Experience designing hardware in the loop test systems
  • Proficiency interfacing with sensors, motors, etc.
  • Coding experience in Python

Pay Transparency:


The following details are for Texas individuals only.Texas Pay Transparency$110,000—$204,000 USDFor Full-Time Employees, your compensation package will include two major components: salary and equity. Guidance on salary for this role will be determined according to the level at which you enter the organization, with the ability to gain more over time as you contribute. In addition, Full-Time Employees are eligible for the following benefits listed below.

What We Offer:


  • 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
  • Equity + 401(k) plan *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
  • Parental leave *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
  • Flexible time off *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded

Life at Neuralink

Neuralink is developing the capabilities of the brain through technological augmentation. A "neural lace” would be surgically connected to a human brain and allow a user to interact with a computer without the bandwidth challenges that come with current input methods, including keyboards, mice and trackpads.
Thrive Here & What We Value* Innovation in brain-computer interfaces* Collaborative team environment* Equality and inclusion values* Continuous improvement projects* Reasonable accommodations during application process* Commitment to positive impact on the world* Encouragement for diverse candidates* Equity + 401(k) plan (Full-Time Employees)* Growth potential for impactful team members* Pay transparency (California law)

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