Fall 2026: SQA Automation Engineering Co-op (July to December)

SharkNinja•Needham, MA

2h•$17 - $44•Hybrid

About The Position

As a valued member of our Quality Assurance team, you'll gain hands-on experience testing real products and connected systems that make everyday life easier for millions of consumers. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to execute manual test cases, analyze performance, and contribute to the creation of tools and processes that uphold our commitment to excellence.

Requirements

Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program
Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite in Needham, MA
Coursework in relevant topics (e.g. electrical/mechanical engineering, computer science, robotics)
Experience with robotics (e.g. microcontrollers such as Arduino and Raspberry Pi, sensors such as IR and Lidar)
Experience working with firmware-based consumer products
Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle and/or Software Testing Life Cycle
Experience with Jira or similar Test Case/Defect Management Tools
Software programming or scripting experience (C++, Python, TTL)
Familiarity with topics in the CSQE Body of Knowledge
Coursework in relevant topics (e.g. electrical/mechanical engineering, computer science, robotics)
Experience with robotics (e.g. microcontrollers such as Arduino and Raspberry Pi, sensors such as IR and Lidar)
Experience working with firmware-based consumer products
Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle and/or Software Testing Life Cycle
Experience with Jira or similar Test Case/Defect Management Tools
Software programming or scripting experience (C++, Python, TTL)
Familiarity with topics in the CSQE Body of Knowledge

Responsibilities

Assist in manually testing a variety of SharkNinja products, applying empathy for the consumer
Assist in the development of new testing protocols and test cases based on product requirements, new features, and challenging real-world environments
Document results and create thorough documentation of defects
Clearly communicate progress, blockers, and discovered issues to the wider manual testing team
Work cross-functionally to build an understanding of all aspects of the product system
Provide input/feedback on how to continually improve process within the team
Help other teams to troubleshoot issues with test units or field returns
Participate in reviews of product and software requirements
Participate in project sprints and daily standups to report progress and identify issues
Follow defined system testing practices and procedures