Summer Engineering Internship
Opto Biosystems
Cambridge, MA, USA
Posted on May 28, 2026
Summer Engineering Internship (Cambridge UK, 3 Months)
Coherence Neuro | Neurotech R&D | Pre-Clinical Devices
Coherence Neuro is a fast-growing, venture-backed company pioneering implantable technologies that interface with the human body to address critical unmet medical needs. Join Coherence Neuro this summer and get hands-on by building cutting-edge neurotechnology. We're looking for sharp, curious engineers to help us develop and test our pre-clinical research devices. Learn about us here!
What we’re looking for:
Background in electrical, biomedical, or mechanical engineering
Comfortable with rapid prototyping and testing
Excited by neuro tech and bold ideas
Eager and willingness to learn and move incredibly fast
What you’ll do:
Prototype, iterate and test pre-clinical electrodes
Characterise and improve electrode performance and yield
Build and qualify pre-clinical devices for upcoming use
Document device performance, increase yeilds, suggest process improvements and present findings to the wider team
Support in-lab pre-clinical experiments
Work closely with our research and therapeutics mission-driven team
Essential Skills:
Working towards or completed a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
Strong understanding of engineering principles in one or more of the following areas: electronics, mechanical systems, robotics, or biomedical devices.
Hands-on experience with prototyping, testing, or laboratory work during internships, projects, or coursework.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
This is a 3 month paid internship based in Cambridge, UK. Ideal for undergrads or grads looking to break into neurotech. Must be available on-site 5 days per week. Unfortunately, we cannot offer visa sponsorship for this position.
Apply now — we move fast.
