Mechanical Design Engineer
Neuralink
Austin, TX · $71k–$119k a year · Posted November 5, 2026
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About the job
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:
Designing & building physical infrastructure is a critical step to scaling Neuralink. The EPC Team at Neuralink is looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team. As part of the team, you will play an instrumental role in designing, planning, and constructing our campuses and facilities. This position requires an outgoing and highly organized mindset, an ability to perform at a high level on a consistent basis, a desire to work on multi-disciplinary projects, and an excitement about Neuralink’s mission!
Job Description and Responsibilities:
As part of the design team, a Mechanical Engineer is responsible for gathering inputs from our internal teams and translating those into accurate, intelligible, and code-compliant plan sets that will be built by our in-house construction team. When a challenge arises during design, a Mechanical Engineer is expected to identify the roadblock, determine potential solutions, assemble stakeholders, and present solutions that can be built to meet our schedules, and are ultimately maintainable after construction is completed.
In this role, you will:
Present concepts, designs, and project schedules and budgets to company leadership.
Lead mechanical designs.
Perform design, drafting, and 3D modeling using AutoCAD and/or Revit for project designs for a variety of project types including office, laboratory, clean room, manufacturing, warehouse, data center, vivarium, health care, and animal care facilities.
Take part in regular BIM coordination meetings, review clash detections, and suggest continuous design improvements without affecting project timelines.
Coordinate with in-house Neuralink MEP engineering and architectural staff to provide fully-coordinated and code-compliant designs suitable for permitting.
Coordinate with in-house construction operations team and relevant stakeholders to evaluate and research site selections for the future projects.
Partner with Construction Operations to:
Compile Issue For Construction sets.
Review submittals in a timely manner.
Review and respond to RFIs in a timely manner.
Interface with the Neuralink construction team for constructability reviews.
Draft RFPs, prepare bid packages, and evaluate bids.
Participate in pre-bid meetings, bid reviews, and bid negotiations.
Interface with construction trades and perform regular field walks to review installation progress and adherence to designs.
Required Qualifications:
PE in California and Texas, or the ability to obtain licensure within 6 months.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in process gas design, fire protection design, or wastewater design.
Experience commissioning and startup of Mechanical Equipment.
Experience managing external consultants and contractors through full scopes.
Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD, Navisworks, and REVIT, Twinmotion, Enscape, and Bluebeam.
Experience in all phases of schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration.
Strong desire to be a part of a world class team focused on achieving amazing results.
Expected Compensation:
The anticipated base salary for this position is expected to be within the following range. Your actual base pay will be determined by your job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. We also believe in aligning our employees’ success with the company's long-term growth. As such, in addition to base salary, Neuralink offers equity compensation (in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSU)) for all full-time employees.
Base Salary Range: $71,000 — $119,000 USD
What We Offer:
Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits listed below.
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 (RSUs) *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
401(k) plan *Interns initially excluded until they work 1,000 hours
Parental leave *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
Flexible time off *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded