Medical Imaging Engineer

Team Description:

The Next Gen Team at Neuralink is developing the next generation of brain-computer interfaces. We are laying the groundwork for intuitive, high-dimensional, and bidirectional interfaces between brains and machines, with the goal of helping people challenged by a variety of neurological disorders and conditions. Our team consists of scientists and engineers, working closely together to define the engineering requirements for these future products.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

As a Medical Imaging Engineer, you will help develop next-generation neuroimaging techniques to accelerate the development of high-density, reliable neural interfaces. We are looking for hands-on engineers who are excited to own the end-to-end engineering of new imaging protocols and reconstruction algorithms for multiple imaging techniques. You should enjoy diving deep into the fundamental physics and math of each imaging technique and using that knowledge to develop new algorithms and software. The job responsibilities will include:

• Designing and implementing device-specific iterative reconstruction algorithms for X-ray CT artifact reduction
• Developing and implementing device-specific MR artifact reduction pulse sequences and algorithms
• Running experiments using an on-site Naeotom Alpha Photon Counting CT and 3T Cima.X MRI scanner
• Designing and testing MRI pulse sequences for optimal acquisition of cranial microvasculature
• Improving fMRI signal processing and data analysis
• Collaborating with other engineers to develop imaging-based finite element models of the head and nervous system
• Working with engineering, preclinical, and clinical teams to develop imaging techniques using imaging biomarkers for rapid preclinical and clinical feedback

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, biomedical engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Strong software programming and engineering skills 
• Proficiency using and writing numerical solvers
• Solid background in solving differential equations numerically
• Strong foundation in Physics, Signal Processing, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering or a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the design and operation of MRI and CT scanners
• Experience designing MRI pulse sequences
• Experience with iterative reconstruction algorithms for computed tomography