Fall 2026: Electrical Engineering Co-op, Shark (July to December)

SharkNinja•Needham, MA

3h•$17 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

As a key member of the Shark Electrical Engineering team, you’ll play a hands-on role in supporting the development and testing of next-generation Shark products. From circuit-level troubleshooting to lab-based validation and verification, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers to refine electrical systems, test new components, and ensure our products meet the highest standards of performance and reliability. Your work will directly contribute to turning bold ideas into trusted tools for consumers around the world. If you're technically curious, solution-oriented, and ready to make an impact from day one, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral program, or have graduated within the past year
Must be an electrical engineering major
Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA
Strong understanding of Bipolar and CMOS technologies; foundational knowledge in power electronics is preferred
Able to quickly develop visual and physical representations of product functions and electrical layouts
Combines creativity with technical expertise to generate innovative, real-world solutions
Embodies SharkNinja's success drivers:
Rarely Satisfied – Adopt a “no delays” mentality in delivering against market needs/timing
Progress over Perfection - Make quick, daily progress and continuously adapts to achieve results rather than requiring perfect planning
Details Make the Difference - Can coordinate timelines & deliverables to ensure accuracy and consistency across all consumer-facing materials
Winning is a Team Sport - Ability to develop strong cross-functional relationships
Communicate for Impact - Strong communication skills - ability to deliver effective presentations to all levels of management

Nice To Haves

Experience with electrical design tools such as LTSpice; familiarity with PCB design software like Altium is a plus
Exposure to product-level testing including DC/AC performance, power consumption, BLDC motors, and EMC considerations is a bonus
Prior internship or project experience in consumer electronics or small appliances is a strong asset
Hands-on lab experience with test equipment (oscilloscopes, function generators, power supplies, SMUs); surface mount soldering skills are a plus
Proficient in Microsoft 365; experience with Visual Basic programming is a plus

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development of cutting-edge technologies that will power the next generation of Shark products
Support senior engineers in designing and testing analog and digital circuits, including low-noise analog systems, microprocessors, A/D and D/A converters, and power supply architectures
Assist with board bring-up, debugging, and validation of real-time embedded electronics
Help develop and refine microprocessor-based control and communication platforms through simulation, analysis, prototyping, and hands-on lab testing
Collaborate on cross-functional problem-solving to support released products and conduct failure analysis for field-reported issues
Participate in technical reviews and contribute to design documentation, test plans, and technical reports
Work closely with Mechanical Engineering, Marketing, and Product Testing teams to ensure electrical solutions align with product goals and user expectations
Gain hands-on experience with real products, real challenges, and real impact in a fast-paced innovation environment