Spring 2027: Electrical Design Engineering Co-op, Advanced Development (January to June)
About The Position
SharkNinja is hiring a Spring 2027 Electrical Design Engineering Co-op for its Advanced Development team. The position runs from January 2027 to June 2027 and is full-time, 40 hours per week, onsite five days per week in Needham, Massachusetts. Relocation and housing assistance are not provided. 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 designs. The work includes circuit design and prototyping, evaluating concepts, building test fixtures, and supporting verification and validation. The co-op will contribute to decisions involving manufacturability, cost, user experience, product quality, and technical feasibility, while participating in fast-paced development cycles and design reviews. The role is part of SharkNinja’s early talent program, which offers meaningful project work, professional development, community events, and opportunities to connect with colleagues. Participants will have an opportunity to present their contributions and learnings to SharkNinja leaders.
Requirements
- Be a current student in the third year or beyond of a bachelor’s program, currently enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program, or have graduated within the past year.
- Have an academic focus in Electrical Engineering.
- 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, battery management, signal amplification, or switching power supplies.
- 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 collaborative, curious, creative, eager to learn, and comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on 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.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development of 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 in building test fixtures and executing verification and validation test plans.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine designs for manufacturability, cost optimization, and user experience.
- Apply creativity and engineering rigor to solve real-world 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 input during fast-paced development cycles.
- Support software and firmware testing and development.
- Develop visual and physical representations of product concepts to communicate function and layout.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Health savings account (HSA) with company contribution
- Sick time
- Company holidays
- Employee product discount
- Product testing opportunities
- Referral bonuses
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Employee stock purchase options
- Wellness programs
- Learning programs
- Professional development opportunities
- Community events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
