Spring 2027: Design & Engineering Co-op (January through June)

SharkNinja•Needham, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

SharkNinja is seeking a Design & Engineering Co-op to join its Advanced Development team in Needham, Massachusetts, from January through June 2027. This full-time, 40-hour-per-week role is onsite five days per week. The co-op will help design and test early-stage prototypes for future Shark and Ninja products, working hands-on with engineers, designers, and cross-functional partners to turn concepts into functional products. Work may include building circuits, exploring product form factors, and evaluating technical feasibility and performance. The role offers exposure to SharkNinja’s innovation process, from idea generation and prototyping through technical validation and iteration. Compensation is $28–$34 per hour, set according to a standardized scale aligned with educational level at hire. Relocation and housing assistance are not provided. The role is part of SharkNinja’s early talent program, which includes professional development, community events, and opportunities to present contributions and learnings to company leaders.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a related bachelor’s or master’s program, or graduated from such a program within the past year.
Available to work full time, 40 hours per week, onsite five days per week in Needham, Massachusetts.
Exposure to one or more of the following: motor control, sensor integration, embedded microcontrollers, battery management, signal amplification, or switching power supplies.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong understanding of core physical and electrical engineering principles.
Ability to communicate technical ideas clearly and translate abstract concepts into tangible outcomes.
Ability to quickly develop visual and physical representations of product concepts to communicate function and layout.
Curiosity, creativity, and interest in applying innovation and technical skills to real-world challenges.
Collaborative approach and willingness to learn in a fast-paced, hands-on engineering environment.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of C/C++ for microcontroller applications.
Familiarity with general prototyping tools and processes; experience building quick-turn physical models.
Experience supporting software or firmware testing and development.

Responsibilities

Contribute to innovative concepts and technologies for future Shark and Ninja products.
Design and evaluate early-stage prototypes using ECAD tools, simulation software, and breadboard circuits.
Help build test fixtures and carry out verification and validation test plans to assess technical feasibility and performance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine designs for manufacturability, cost, and user experience.
Apply creativity and engineering principles to solve real-world problems and improve product quality.
Participate in design reviews and technical discussions that influence product development.
Identify opportunities to improve customer satisfaction, reduce production costs, and maintain competitiveness.
Contribute to fast-paced development cycles and the innovation process, from concept generation and prototyping to validation and iteration.
Support software and firmware testing and development.