About OrthoIQ

OrthoIQ is an MIT-founded medical technology startup developing intelligent surgical tools for orthopedic procedures. Our systems provide real-time sensing and feedback to surgeons, helping improve implant fixation, reduce complications, and improve surgical outcomes.

We are building a new class of smart orthopedic instrumentation, combining mechanical systems, sensing, and data to bring intelligence into the operating room.

Role Overview

We are looking for a technically minded intern to work directly with our leadership team at the intersection of engineering, clinical research, and commercialization. This role is ideal for an engineering or science student who enjoys understanding new technologies, reading scientific literature, and communicating complex ideas clearly and wants exposure to how medical devices move from R&D toward the market.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews across orthopedics, biomechanics, sensing, and related technologies

• Read and synthesize peer-reviewed research to answer technical and clinical questions

• Support technical and scientific writing for SBIR and other non-dilutive grant applications

• Research competitors, technologies, clinical workflows, and adjacent markets

• Help develop technical content for investor presentations, industry partnerships, and other company materials

• Analyze and communicate market, clinical, and technical data

• Support preparation for surgeon interviews, conferences, fundraising, and business-development meetings

Desired Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomechanics, or another relevant STEM field

• Strong ability to read, understand, and synthesize scientific and engineering literature

• Excellent technical writing and communication skills

• Comfortable working with data and basic quantitative analysis

• Able to take an open-ended research question, identify credible sources, and develop a clear answer

• Organized, resourceful, and comfortable working independently

• Interest in medical devices, healthcare, startups, and technology commercialization

• Experience with literature reviews, academic research, scientific writing, or grant writing is a plus

• Familiarity with biomechanics, orthopedics, or medical devices is a plus

• Experience with PowerPoint and Excel is helpful

What You'll Gain

You’ll get a broad view of how an early-stage medical device company moves from technical development toward commercialization. You’ll gain hands-on experience evaluating scientific evidence, developing grant applications, researching markets and technologies, supporting fundraising, and working with potential clinical and industry partners.

You’ll work closely with company leadership and contribute to projects that directly influence OrthoIQ’s technical and commercial strategy.

Application:

Please apply directly through Handshake.