About the role#
As a member of the Advanced Development team, you will play a hands-on role in designing and testing early-stage prototypes for future Shark and Ninja products. You will collaborate with engineers and designers to turn concepts into functional reality. This role requires technical curiosity and a solution-oriented mindset to help shape the next generation of performance-driven products.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to the development of innovative concepts and technologies.
- Support the design and evaluation of early-stage prototypes using ECAD tools, simulation software, and breadboard circuits.
- Build test fixtures and execute verification and validation test plans.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine designs for manufacturability, cost optimization, and user experience.
- Participate in design reviews and technical discussions to influence product direction.
- Identify opportunities to enhance customer satisfaction and reduce production costs.
- Take part in development cycles while gaining exposure to the SharkNinja innovation process.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor’s program (third year or beyond), a master’s, or a doctoral program, or graduation within the past year.
- Academic focus in Electrical Engineering.
- Exposure to one or more of the following: motor control, sensor integration, embedded microcontrollers, battery management, signal amplification, or switching power supplies.
- Working knowledge of C/C++ for microcontroller applications.
- Familiarity with prototyping tools and experience building quick-turn physical models.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to communicate technical ideas clearly and translate abstract concepts into tangible outcomes.
- Understanding of core physical and electrical engineering principles.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position based in Needham, Massachusetts.
- You must be able to work 5 days per week onsite.
- This position runs from January 2027 to June 2027.
About SharkNinja
SharkNinja is a product design and technology company based in Needham, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1994 and operates as a public company. The business focuses on consumer goods and product marketing. It employs over 4,000 people to develop household products for cleaning, cooking, and food preparation.
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