Spring 2027: Electrical Design Engineering Co-op, Advanced Development (January to June)

SharkNinja•Needham, MA

6d•$30 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

SharkNinja is hiring an Electrical Design Engineering Co-op for its Advanced Development team for January through June 2027. 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 products. The role includes hands-on work with circuits, prototypes, test fixtures, and technical validation in fast-paced development cycles. The co-op will gain exposure to SharkNinja’s innovation process, from idea generation and prototyping through technical validation and iteration. Participants in the Early Edge Experience also receive professional development opportunities, take part in community events, build connections, and present their contributions and learnings to SharkNinja leaders. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position, onsite five days per week in Needham, Massachusetts. No relocation or housing assistance is provided. The hourly pay range is $30–$40. Benefits for this position, subject to eligibility requirements, include medical insurance, an HSA with company contribution, sick time, company holidays, employee product discounts, product testing opportunities, and referral bonuses.

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.
Academic focus must be Electrical Engineering.
Be able to work full-time, 40 hours per week, onsite five days per week in Needham, Massachusetts.
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 a collaborative team player who can work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and is eager to learn from an engineering team.
Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to deliver effective presentations to all levels of management.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to one or more of motor control, sensor integration, embedded microcontrollers such as Arduino, battery management, signal amplification, and switching power supplies.
Working knowledge of C/C++ for microcontroller applications.
Familiarity with general prototyping tools and processes; experience building quick-turn physical models is a bonus.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience supporting software or firmware testing and development.
Ability to coordinate timelines and deliverables to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Curiosity, creativity, and enthusiasm for applying innovation and technical depth to real-world challenges.

Responsibilities

Contribute to 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.
Help build test fixtures and execute 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 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.