Field Clinical Engineer

Team Description:

The Neuralink Clinical team is at the heart of an ecosystem that merges neuroscience, engineering, and medicine. We work to shape the future of brain-computer interface (BCI) technology through the planning, launch, and execution of groundbreaking human clinical trials. Our team is built on a foundation of excellence, aiming to uphold the highest standards of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) while redefining what’s possible and revolutionizing the way people interact with technology. Through strict compliance with ethical and regulatory protocols, we focus on ensuring the well-being of our trial participants while advancing the frontiers of neuroscience! Every day will bring fresh challenges and unprecedented opportunities to pioneer new approaches in the pursuit of our mission. From navigating regulatory pathways, designing trial protocols and documentation, and executing clinical trials, our team is instrumental in translating Neuralink’s BCI technology for use in people!

Job Description and Responsibilities:

As a Field Clinical  Engineer, you will be on the front lines of Neuralink’s clinical programs, working directly with participants, clinicians, and internal teams to translate cutting-edge neurotechnology into meaningful functional outcomes. This role is ideal for individuals with a background in PM&R, occupational therapy, or physical therapy who also have experience in medical devices and thrive in dynamic clinical environments.

You will play a critical role in bridging clinical care, engineering, and research by supporting device use, optimizing participant performance, and ensuring high-quality data collection in both clinical and home settings.

This role requires someone who is hands-on, clinically grounded, technically curious, and able to adapt quickly. You should be comfortable working with participants with significant neurological impairments and motivated by improving independence and quality of life.

In this role, you will:

• Work directly with study participants to support device use, training, and optimization during clinical sessions and at home
• Apply principles of rehabilitation (PM&R, OT, PT) to maximize participant outcomes and functional performance with the system
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, investigators, and site staff to ensure seamless clinical execution across all phases of the study
• Serve as the primary interface between participants and the technology, troubleshooting issues in real time and escalating when needed
• Support surgical and post-operative workflows, including intraoperative and early post-implant sessions where applicable
• Ensure high-quality, protocol-compliant data collection by aligning participant activities with study endpoints and data capture requirements
• Partner with clinical, engineering, and data teams to translate real-world use into actionable insights for product and algorithm development
• Identify trends in participant performance, usability challenges, and safety signals, and communicate clearly to cross-functional teams
• Contribute to development and refinement of training protocols, user workflows, and clinical best practices
• Support site onboarding, training, and ongoing engagement to ensure consistency and scalability across clinical sites
• Assist in preparation for regulatory inspections and ensure activities are conducted in compliance with GCP, protocol requirements, and internal procedures
• Travel to clinical sites as needed to support study execution and participant care

The ideal candidate:

• Has a clinical background in PM&R, occupational therapy, or physical therapy, with hands-on experience working with neurological populations (e.g., SCI, ALS, stroke)
• Has experience working with medical devices in a clinical or field-based role
• Is highly adaptable, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Is technically curious and able to engage with engineers to troubleshoot and improve system