# Materials Engineer at Neuralink

- Company: Neuralink
- What the company does: Creating a generalized brain interface to restore autonomy to those with unmet medical needs today and unlock human potential tomorrow. Backed by Lightspeed, Sequoia and Founders Fund.
- Company website: https://neuralink.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Austin, Texas, United States; South San Francisco, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-05-06
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/neuralink/jobs/7726414003?gh_jid=7726414003
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/neuralink-materials-engineer/

## About the role

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer who owns the full simulation-to-test loop for implant mechanical reliability. This person will build explicit dynamics FEA models, design and run physical tests, calibrate material models against experimental data, and validate predictions. You will work closely with materials engineers, microfabrication, and cross-functional reliability teams to ensure the implant meets impact, fatigue, and seal integrity requirements.

## What they're looking for

- MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
- 2+ years of hands-on experience with explicit dynamics FEA (LS-DYNA, Abaqus/Explicit, or similar) - not static/modal only
- 2+ years of hands-on experience with mechanical testing (tensile testers, DMA, servo-hydraulic frames, or similar equipment)
- Experience with polymer or composite material characterization, including rate-dependent and temperature-dependent behavior
- Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly, fabrication, or building and calibrating test equipment
- Proficiency in mechanical design (SolidWorks or similar CAD software)

Tags: Brain Interfaces Hardware