Engineering & Technology Intern Opportunities

About Us

SharkNinjais a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positivelyimpactpeoples lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted global brands Shark and Ninja the company has a proventrack recordof bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowedSharkNinjato enter multiple product categories driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham Massachusetts with more than4100associates the companys products are sold at key retailers online and offline and through distributors around the world.

AI at SharkNinja

At SharkNinja were building an AI-native culture. Were not waiting for the future; were creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly adopt new tools and continuously raise whats possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasnt been invented yet youll fit right in.

Join the SharkNinja Early Edge Experience: Built for early career talent. Geared toward impact. Driven by speed. Whether youre in a co-op or internship our early talent program is designed to provide valuable exposure to the industry and a fast-paced professional environment. Youll dive into meaningful projects and tasks that sharpen your skills and deepen your knowledge. Along the way youll benefit from professional development opportunities community events and connections that make your experience well-rounded and enriching. Your time with us will culminate in an opportunity to showcase your contributions and learnings to SharkNinja leaders because this is a program for those ready to shape whats next fast.

Are you passionate about using your technical skills to bring bold ideas to life Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where innovation and impact go hand in hand Are you excited by the challenge of building and breaking the next generation of high-performance consumer products If so we invite you to learn more about the Engineering & Technology Intern at SharkNinja.

This is a single application for engineering and technology early talent opportunities across SharkNinja. The hiring teams are spread across our electrical embedded software robotics digital quality test and safety functions.

Whichever team you join youll work alongside experienced engineers on products that reach millions of homes. You might be bringing up a new circuit board tuning a control algorithm on a robot writing cloud or mobile code for a connected appliance building a test rig that runs thousands of cycles investigating a field return or helping keep our products and facilities safe and compliant. If youre technically curious hands-on solution-oriented and ready to make an impact from day one we want to hear from you!

Teams that you can be connected to through this posting include:

• Electrical Engineering (Shark and Ninja)
• Electrical Design Engineering Advanced Development
• Firmware & Embedded Software Engineering
• Control Systems & Algorithms
• Robotics & Mechatronics
• Software Engineering
• Web Development (CodeShark)
• Mobile App Development
• Software & Technical Program Management
• Digital & Website Technology
• IT Service Desk
• Product Test Engineering
• Software Quality Assurance & Test Automation
• System Quality Assurance (Robotics)
• CORE Quality (Consumer Operational Regulatory & Engineering)
• Product Safety & Regulatory Compliance
• Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)

Here are some of the EXCITING things youll get to do:

• Contribute to the design development and validation of next-generation Shark and Ninja products and the software that powers them
• Work hands-on in labs at the bench and in code: building prototypes test fixtures scripts and tools that engineers actually use
• Support debugging troubleshooting root cause analysis and failure investigation on real products and real consumer data
• Develop and execute test plans document results and turn data into recommendations that shape design decisions
• Participate in design reviews sprints stand-ups and technical discussions alongside experienced engineers
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Mechanical Engineering Industrial Design Firmware Quality Operations Marketing and Product Management
• Gain exposure to the full product development lifecycle ideation and prototyping through certification mass production readiness and post-market consumer feedback
• Own a meaningful project end to end and present your contributions to SharkNinja leaders

Depending on the team your day-to-day may include:

Electrical Embedded & Robotics

• Designing simulating and evaluating analog and digital circuits power supplies signal filtering and amplification motor control sensor integration battery management using tools such as LTSpice and Altium
• Board bring-up debugging and validation of real-time embedded electronics including serial communication protocols such as I2C SPI and UART
• Writing and debugging firmware in C/C for microcontrollers and prototyping on platforms such as Arduino or Raspberry Pi
• Developing classical (e.g. PID) and advanced (e.g. MPC) control algorithms in Python MATLAB or C and tuning them on real hardware
• Working with robotics and navigation technologies such as LiDAR Time-of-Flight sensors and SLAM/V-SLAM
• Supporting EMC safety and certification testing EBOM/CBOM cost analysis DVT and DFMEA

Software Digital & IT

• Building and verifying cloud and connected-product software on the AWS IoT platform using TypeScript and Python
• Developing cross-platform mobile apps in React Native TypeScript Swift Kotlin or Rust that communicate with devices over BLE Wi-Fi MQTT and RESTful APIs
• Front-end and web development CMS content updates analytics and performance tracking and UX audits supporting SharkNinjas websites
• Testing and evaluating AI-powered digital features such as chatbots smart search and content recommendation engines
• Coordinating technical roadmaps schedules dependencies and risks across hardware firmware and app teams using Agile Scrum and JIRA
• Providing first-level IT support device setup and imaging account provisioning ticket management in tools such as ServiceNow or Zendesk and meeting room technology

Quality Test Safety & Compliance

• Designing and building custom electro-mechanical test rigs and automated test systems that simulate real-world consumer use
• Writing automated test scripts in Python or C and integrating sensors microcontrollers and data acquisition tools into test setups
• Executing manual and system-level test protocols for products robots and mobile apps and documenting defects in JIRA or similar tools
• Tearing down SharkNinja and competitor products analyzing large data sets with statistical tools and investigating failure modes
• Evaluating consumer field returns star reviews and call center feedback to drive root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Supporting product safety and regulatory compliance work internal audits risk assessments EHS inspections and safety training aligned to standards such as OSHA and EPA

ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:

• Education: Current student in a related bachelors or masters or PhD program or has graduated from such a program within the past year
• Must be able to work a full-time 40-hour-per-week schedule
• Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Software Engineering Mechanical Engineering Robotics or Mechatronics Quality Engineering Information Technology Environmental Health & Safety or a closely related technical field
• Strong fundamentals in your discipline and the curiosity to apply them to problems you havent seen before
• A builders mindset: comfortable with lab and test equipment (oscilloscopes multimeters power supplies data loggers) hand tools and prototyping a code editor or all of the above depending on your focus
• Programming or scripting experience in one or more of C C Python MATLAB TypeScript JavaScript Java Kotlin or Swift
• Able to read and interpret schematics technical drawings and product requirements
• A natural communicator who can explain complex technical topics clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders in writing and out loud
• Strong attention to detail in testing documentation and data analysis; offers data-backed insights and constructive feedback
• Comfortable multitasking and shifting between immediate tasks and longer-term projects in a fast-paced environment with proactive ownership of your work
• Collaborative positive and eager to contribute to an innovation-driven team
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Prior internship co-op capstone club research or personal project experience in consumer products electronics robotics software or quality is a strong asset

Any of the following are a plus we dont expect all of them:

• ECAD CAD or simulation tools; PCB layout; surface mount soldering; quick-turn prototyping
• Knowledge of IoT ecosystems embedded systems or connected consumer hardware
• Cloud platforms such as AWS Azure Google Cloud or Firebase; Git version control
• Bipolar and CMOS technologies power electronics BLDC motors and EMI mitigation
• Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle and/or Software Testing Life Cycle; Agile Scrum and JIRA; the CSQE Body of Knowledge
• Testing methodologies such as sanity regression exploratory and negative testing
• Analytics and data visualization tools such as Google Analytics Hotjar Power BI or Tableau
• Familiarity with safety and environmental regulations (OSHA EPA) and risk assessment methodologies
• UI/UX tools such as Figma and exposure to design-thinking workflows
• Ticketing and remote support tools device imaging and Windows/macOS administration

This evergreen job post is for upcoming Engineering & Technology Intern at SharkNinja. Were continuously seeking exceptional candidates who aspire to make a positive impact on peoples lives. Your application will be thoroughly reviewed for potential future opportunities within our team. We encourage you to explore all relevant current openings and apply accordingly.