Engineering & Technology Intern Opportunities

About the Role

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company focused on creating lifestyle solutions. We are building an AI-native culture where individuals are encouraged to experiment, adopt new tools, and push the boundaries of what's possible. The Engineering & Technology Intern Opportunities program is designed for early career talent, offering exposure to the industry and a fast-paced professional environment. Interns will work on meaningful projects, gain professional development, and present their contributions to leadership. This is a single application for various engineering and technology early talent opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development, and validation of next-generation Shark and Ninja products and their software.
• Work hands-on in labs and at the bench: building prototypes, test fixtures, scripts, and tools.
• Support debugging, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and failure investigation on real products and consumer data.
• Develop and execute test plans, document results, and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Participate in design reviews, sprints, stand-ups, and technical discussions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Firmware, Quality, Operations, Marketing, and Product Management.
• Gain exposure to the full product development lifecycle.
• Own a meaningful project end to end and present contributions to SharkNinja leaders.

Day-to-day activities may include, depending on the team

• Electrical, Embedded & Robotics:

• Designing, simulating, and evaluating analog and digital circuits (e.g., power supplies, signal filtering, 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 like I2C, SPI, and UART.

• Writing and debugging firmware in C/C++ for microcontrollers and prototyping on platforms like 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 SharkNinja's 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.

• Writing automated test scripts in Python or C++ and integrating sensors, microcontrollers, and data acquisition tools.

• Executing manual and system-level test protocols and documenting defects in JIRA or similar tools.

• Tearing down products, analyzing data with statistical tools, and investigating failure modes.

• Evaluating consumer field returns, reviews, and feedback for root cause analysis.

• Supporting product safety and regulatory compliance work, internal audits, risk assessments, and safety training aligned to standards such as OSHA and EPA.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule.

• Proficient in Microsoft 365, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

• 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.

• Strong attention to detail in testing, documentation, and data analysis.

• Comfortable multitasking and shifting between immediate tasks and longer-term projects in a fast-paced environment, with proactive ownership of work.

• Collaborative, positive, and eager to contribute to an innovation-driven team.

• Preferred Technologies/Tools (a plus):

• 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.

Qualifications

• Current student in a related bachelor's or master's or PhD program or has graduated from such a program within the past year.
• 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 new problems.
• A builder’s 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.
• Prior internship, co-op, capstone, club, research, or personal project experience in consumer products, electronics, robotics, software, or quality is a strong asset.

Salary and Benefits

• Hourly Pay Range: $27—$40 USD
• Benefits include: medical insurance, health savings account (HSA) with company contribution, sick time, company holidays, employee product discount, product testing opportunities, referral bonuses, and more.

Culture

• Outrageously Extraordinary mindset.
• Driven by speed and innovation.
• Collaborative and community-oriented.
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.