Join Neuralink as a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead mechanical designs and contribute to innovative projects in a growth-focused environment.
Posted by employer 14 hours ago
First seen on Joblaze 5 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 5 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Lead mechanical designs
- Perform design, drafting, and 3D modeling
- Coordinate with in-house engineering and architectural staff
- Compile Issue For Construction sets
- Interface with construction trades
Must have
- PE in California and Texas, or ability to obtain licensure within 6 months
Nice to have
- Experience in process gas design
- Experience commissioning and startup of Mechanical Equipment
- Experience managing external consultants and contractors
- Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD, Navisworks, and REVIT
- Experience in all phases of schematic design
Not disclosed in this posting: years of experience, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Mechanical Design Engineer at Neuralink is tasked with translating internal team inputs into detailed, code-compliant design plans for various facilities, including laboratories and manufacturing spaces. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit is essential, along with a strong background in mechanical design and project management. This role is ideal for experienced engineers with a PE license and a collaborative mindset, as it involves regular coordination with construction teams and stakeholders to ensure project success. Neuralink's focus on innovative brain-computer interface technology adds a unique dimension to the work environment.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze November 6, 2026. Last confirmed on Neuralink's careers page November 6, 2026.
- Salary band is below the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$128,000).
- Starts above 7% of 1432 comparable mid other roles in United States we track (median $105,000 across 184 companies).
- AutoCAD appears in 1.9% of 3393 comparable mid other roles in United States; Navisworks appears in 0.1% of 3393 comparable mid other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Mechanical Design Engineer role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Austin, Texas, United States.
- What's the salary range?
- Neuralink lists $71,000–$119,000 for this role.
- Where is the role based?
- Neuralink is hiring for this position in Austin, Texas, United States.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AutoCAD, BIM, Bluebeam, Enscape, Navisworks, Revit.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Neuralink targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Mechanical Design Engineer role at Neuralink.
From the original posting
About Neuralink:
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:
What We Offer:
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