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

SharkNinja•Needham, MA

18h•$28 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

SharkNinja is hiring a Design & Engineering Co-op for its Advanced Development team in Needham, Massachusetts, for 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 with engineers, designers, and cross-functional partners to turn concepts into functional prototypes. The work spans circuit building, form-factor experimentation, prototype evaluation, technical validation, and iteration. No relocation or housing assistance is provided. The role is part of SharkNinja’s Early Edge Experience, a program for early talent that offers meaningful project work, professional development, community events, and opportunities to present contributions and learnings to company leaders. The position offers an hourly pay range of $28–$34, with specific compensation determined according to a standardized scale aligned with educational level at hire. The company describes itself as an AI-native culture that encourages experimentation and adoption of new tools.

Requirements

Be a current student in a related bachelor's or master's program, or have graduated from such a program within the past year.
Be able to work full time, 40 hours per week, onsite five days per week in Needham, Massachusetts.
Have exposure to one or more of the following: motor control, sensor integration, embedded microcontrollers (such as Arduino), battery management, signal amplification, or switching power supplies.
Have proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Have a strong understanding of core physical and electrical engineering principles.
Be able to communicate technical ideas clearly and translate abstract concepts into tangible outcomes.
Be skilled at quickly developing visual and physical representations of product concepts to communicate function and layout.
Be curious, creatively driven, and interested in applying innovation and technical depth to real-world challenges.
Be a collaborative team player who can thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and is eager to learn from an engineering team.

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 developing innovative concepts and technologies for future Shark and Ninja products.
Support the design and evaluation of early-stage prototypes using ECAD tools, simulation software, and breadboard circuits.
Assist with building test fixtures and carrying out verification and validation test plans to assess technical feasibility and performance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine designs for manufacturability, cost optimization, and user experience.
Apply creativity and engineering rigor to solve practical problems and improve product quality.
Participate in design reviews and technical discussions that influence product direction and development.
Identify opportunities to improve customer satisfaction, reduce production costs, and maintain competitiveness.
Contribute technical ideas and work in fast-paced development cycles.
Take part in the product innovation process, from idea generation and prototyping through technical validation and iteration.