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Neuralink

Robot Optics Intern

South San Francisco, CA · On-site

$35/hr

We are responsible for all optical engineering aspects of Neuralink surgeries, including working on ... Design and simulate optical imaging systems * Test, verify, and maintain vision systems in robots

Coherent

Lead Optical Product Engineer

Fremont, CA

$152K - $197K/yr

D in Optics, Optical Engineering, Opto-mechanical instrumentation. Advanced education ... optical imaging systems, laser, illumination or other optical systems. A minimum of 3 years ...

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As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for optical imaging engineer internship in the United States is $143,611.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $129,000.00 and $167,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Optical Imaging Engineer Internship vs Optical Imaging Engineer?

AspectOptical Imaging Engineer InternshipOptical Imaging Engineer
CredentialsEnrolled in or recent graduate of relevant engineering or physics programsBachelor's or master's degree in optical engineering, physics, or related field
Work EnvironmentInternship setting, often in research labs or R&D departmentsFull-time professional role in industry or research institutions
ResponsibilitiesAssisting in optical system design, testing, and data analysis under supervisionDesigning, developing, and optimizing optical imaging systems independently

The Optical Imaging Engineer Internship is a temporary, learning-focused position for students or recent graduates, while the Optical Imaging Engineer is a full-time professional role requiring more experience and responsibility. Internships provide hands-on experience, whereas full engineers lead projects and develop advanced systems.

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Infographic showing various Optical Imaging Engineer Internship job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 54% Full Time, 44% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $143,611 per year, or $69 per hour.
Senior or Staff Imaging Engineer Role

Senior or Staff Imaging Engineer Role

Activ

Boston, MA • On-site

$113K - $155K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 hours ago

Job description

ABOUT ACTIV

Founded in 2017, Activ Surgical is a first-of-its kind digital surgery company focused on improving surgical efficiency, accuracy, patient outcomes and accessibility for both endoscopic and robotically-assisted procedures. Activ Surgical's scalable and patent-protected surgical software platform technology is driven by computer vision, artificial intelligence, analytics and machine learning to enhance a surgeon's intra-operative decision making and reduce unintended and preventable surgical complications.

 Activ Surgical is looking for individuals who are interested in shaping the future of healthcare by improving patient outcomes, reducing healthcare costs, and addressing unintended surgical complications.

 THE TEAM

You'll join a team where everyone-including you-is striving to constantly create innovative technology. We are an incredibly supportive team-we love to pitch in when problems arise and give great peer feedback to help each other grow. We are passionate about lots of things-artificial intelligence, machine learning, autonomous robotics and a great user experience--and we love sharing those passions with each other.

 THE OPPORTUNITY

Activ Surgical is building a platform for introducing the latest sensing technology to minimally invasive surgery, intended to visualize the invisible to facilitate better surgical decisions and outcomes. As part of the R&D team, you will be responsible for designing and prototyping novel real-time minimally invasive medical imaging and sensing technologies for tissue visualization. You will be expected to stay current on the most pressing clinical challenges, develop novel sensing techniques and effectively communicate these with the broader team.

Requirements

MS or PhD in relevant engineering or scientific discipline, such as Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, etc.

Hands-on experience with optical imaging technologies and camera sensors.

Hands-on experience with optical system design and manufacturing

Experience developing real-time imaging or sensing systems

Experience with optical design with Zemax or equivalent software

Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and rapidly prototype novel sensing solutions

Strong communication skills and collaboration closely with a cross-functional team

Preferred Qualification

Hands-on optical design and optimization experience for complex imaging systems

5+ years of experience in Medical device R&D

Image analysis background

ML/AI experience

Benefits

Fortune 500 Health & Wellness Benefits

401(k)

Flexible Vacation

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