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Neuralink

Robot Optics Intern

South San Francisco, CA

$35/hr

We are responsible for all optical engineering aspects of Neuralink surgeries, including working on ... As a Robot Optics Intern at Neuralink, you will build, characterize, and calibrate optical and ...

Advantech

Application Engineer Intern

Irvine, CA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Application Engineer Intern (Temporary, Part - Time) Location: Irvine, CA Compensation: $20.00 - $25.00 About this Position: As an Application Engineer Intern at Advantech, you'll gain hands-on ...

M Wave Design Corporation

Engineer intern

Simi Valley, CA · On-site

$17.25 - $22.50/hr

Job Summary / Objectives The Intern position is focused on Engineering or Physics students that can ... Limited part time/ temporary employee benefits, dependent upon hours worked and schedule. * Work ...

Custom Glass Solutions

Engineer Intern

Upper Sandusky, OH · On-site

$16.25 - $21.25/hr

Hourly Non-Exempt, Temporary Reports To: Engineering and Maintenance Manager Location: Upper Sandusky, OH About the Role: Custom Glass Solutions is rapidly growing and is seeking a Intern to perform ...

cgs

Engineer Intern

Upper Sandusky, OH · On-site

$16.25 - $21.25/hr

Hourly Non-Exempt, Temporary Reports To: Engineering and Maintenance Manager Location: Upper Sandusky, OH About the Role: Custom Glass Solutions is rapidly growing and is seeking a Intern to perform ...

Flatiron Construction Corp

Field Engineer Intern

Orlando, FL · On-site

$15.75 - $20.25/hr

Prince's Intern Program Summer 2026 provides challenging and rewarding work opportunities for ... Provide design assistance to the project engineer for the design of temporary structures using ...

Flatiron Construction Corp

Field Engineer Intern

Orlando, FL · On-site

$15.75 - $20.25/hr

Prince's Intern Program Summer 2026 provides challenging and rewarding work opportunities for ... Provide design assistance to the project engineer for the design of temporary structures using ...

Flatiron Construction Corp

Field Engineer Intern

Orlando, FL · On-site

$15.75 - $20.25/hr

Prince's Intern Program Summer 2026 provides challenging and rewarding work opportunities for ... Provide design assistance to the project engineer for the design of temporary structures using ...

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As of Jul 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary optical engineer intern in the United States is $19.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary Optical Engineer Intern vs Optical Engineer?

AspectTemporary Optical Engineer InternOptical Engineer
CredentialsTypically pursuing or recent graduate in optics, physics, or engineeringBachelor's or master's degree in optics, physics, or related field; professional experience preferred
Work EnvironmentInternship setting, often in research labs or corporate R&D departmentsFull-time professional role in labs, manufacturing, or R&D teams
Employer & IndustryTech companies, research institutions, or manufacturing firmsOptics, photonics, telecommunications, or consumer electronics industries

The main difference between a Temporary Optical Engineer Intern and an Optical Engineer lies in experience, responsibilities, and employment status. Interns are usually students gaining practical experience, while Optical Engineers are full-time professionals with advanced skills and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Optical Engineer Intern job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 1% Part Time, 4% Temporary, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,174 per year, or $19.3 per hour.
Robot Optics Intern

Robot Optics Intern

Neuralink

South San Francisco, CA

$35/hr

Other

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Team Description:

The Robot Optics Team is passionate about shaping the future of operating rooms. We are responsible for all optical engineering aspects of Neuralink surgeries, including working on our surgical robotics, supporting operating room equipment, and manufacturing custom consumables. The core device we work on is the robotic system that performs implant insertions. Key subsystems include 2D and 3D machine vision cameras, optical coherence tomography, and surgical site illuminators.

Our team oversees the entire product lifecycle of all optical subsystems across multiple robot versions, from ideation and design through production, testing, and maintenance. We also design hardware for producing and inspecting consumables, such as laser-machined needle cartridges. As we manufacture a significant portion of our hardware in-house, our core activities include bring-up testing, designing hardware acceptance testers, and overseeing manufacturing processes. 

Job Description and Responsibilities:

As a Robot Optics Intern at Neuralink, you will build, characterize, and calibrate optical and optomechanical systems used directly in our surgical robots and associated consumables manufacturing systems. These systems are responsible for everything from sub-micron conventional imaging to laser scanning imaging to non-imaging optical power delivery. In this role, you will be expected to:

  • Design and simulate optical imaging systems
  • Test, verify, and maintain vision systems in robots
  • Repair and troubleshoot existing optical subassemblies
  • Test and verify optics consumables
  • Develop image acquisition and processing software
  • Conduct preliminary tests of new imaging technologies for robotic surgeries
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to evaluate and implement process improvements
  • Prepare relevant documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for robot optics

Required Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with basic optics fundamentals such as aberrations, transmission/reflection, light polarization, Gaussian beams, etc.
  • Experience with visible and IR optical equipment (e.g., fiber splicers, light sources, beam profilers, power meters, resolution targets)
  • 1+ years of optical engineering experience, including simulation and design of optics in Zemax or equivalent software
  • 1+ years of relevant industrial experience with assembly, precision alignment, and integration of complex optomechanical systems
  • 1+ years of experience with benchtop testing, performance characterization, and metrology benchmarking of optical systems
  • Experience documenting and following procedures in the optical design pipeline (e.g., assembly, characterization, verification) with a high level of detail

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong understanding of engineering first principles
  • Education in an engineering-related field
  • Experience with data analysis and image processing
  • Experience with optics alignment and optics bench testing
  • Experience with fiber optics fabrication
  • Mechanical engineering and CAD skills
  • Experience with optical simulation and design software (e.g., Zemax, CodeV, OSLO, LightTools)

Additional Requirements and Competencies:

  • Ability to travel to and work in Fremont, CA
  • Basic computer skills and proficiency in Google Docs, Google Drive, and Gmail
  • Software engineering experience in developing scripts for instrument testing
  • Comfortable working in laboratory and vivarium environments as needed

Pay Transparency:

Based on California law, the following details are for California individuals only.

California Hourly Rate:
$35/Hr USD

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