Electrical Design Engineering Intern, Advanced Development

Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineering Intern, Advanced Development

About Us (SharkNinja):
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company known for its diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions under the trusted brands Shark and Ninja. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts, with over 3,600+ associates, the company focuses on bringing disruptive innovation to market, developing consumer products that drive significant growth and market share gains across multiple categories.

The SharkNinja Early Edge Experience:
This program is built for early career talent, geared toward impact, and driven by speed. Whether you’re in a co-op or internship, the Early Edge Experience provides valuable exposure to the industry and a fast-paced professional environment. Interns will dive into meaningful projects and tasks that sharpen skills and deepen knowledge, benefiting from professional development opportunities, community events, and connections. The experience culminates in an opportunity to showcase contributions and learnings to SharkNinja leaders.

Work Period: May 2026 to August 2026

Location & Schedule:
This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA. No relocation or housing assistance is provided for this position.

Role Overview:
As an Electrical Design Engineering Intern, Advanced Development, you will be an integral part of the Advanced Development team, helping to design and build prototypes for the next generation of products. This role focuses on bringing technical substance and inspiration to the Electrical Engineering team, ensuring that imaginative but credible solutions populate SharkNinja’s ambitious product roadmap. The team thrives on designing great products that delight customers and looks for individuals who can inject technical expertise and creativity into their efforts.

Key Responsibilities:
• Support the development of novel concepts and technologies for SharkNinja’s next generation of products.
• Help communicate ideas quickly and effectively using a combination of ECAD layout, simulation, and breadboard circuits to evaluate potential solutions.
• Build test rigs in the lab while supporting the execution of verification and validation test plans.
• Inject energy, enthusiasm, and creativity into all tasks.
• Be naturally curious and relentlessly driven to find better solutions to everyday problems.
• Demonstrate integrity and courage in your work, challenging the status quo when necessary.
• Evaluate and improve designs for cost-effectiveness, manufacturing improvements, increased quality, and value.
• Identify new ideas, products, and/or features that improve customer satisfaction, reduce costs, and keep the product line at the forefront of the industry.

Key Attributes & Skills:
• Education: Current student in their third year or beyond of a bachelor’s program, or currently enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program.
• Must be able to come into the office 5 days per week.
• The ideal candidate will have completed 2+ years in an Electrical Engineering degree program.
• A natural and effective communicator capable of reducing abstract concepts to reality.
• Able to quickly generate visual and physical definitions of new products that convey key attributes of function and layout.
• A thorough understanding of basic physical principles.
• Creativity and technical knowledge are crucial in this position.
• Experience with one or more of the following: motor control, sensors, embedded microcontrollers (including Arduino), battery management, small signal amplifier circuits, and switching power supplies.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point.
• Experience with general prototyping is a plus.
• Some software/firmware experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of C/C++ with microcontrollers is a plus.

Salary and Other Compensation:
The hourly salary range for this position is $17—$44 USD. Starting pay within this range may be affected by factors such as geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.
The Company offers the following benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, health savings account (HSA) with company contribution, sick time, company holidays, employee product discount, product testing opportunities, referral bonuses, and more.

Company Culture:
At SharkNinja, the culture is driven by an “Outrageously Extraordinary” mindset, pushing boundaries and delivering exceptional results. Associates are encouraged to break out of their “swim lane” and tackle the impossible.

What We Offer:
Competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. SharkNinja empowers personal and professional growth with high-impact Learning Programs. Joining means becoming part of an “outrageously extraordinary community” dedicated to disrupting entire markets.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
SharkNinja considers Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion vital to its global success, valuing each unique voice and diverse skill set to strengthen innovation. The company supports all associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having opportunities for career acceleration, aiming for equity to be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.

Application Process Note:
Due to the high volume of applications for early talent roles, response times may vary depending on the specific role and timeline. Your patience is appreciated.

Candidate Privacy Notice & EEO Statement:
Candidates are referred to specific Candidate Privacy Notices based on their region (global, China, Vietnam). SharkNinja does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation and local law. Reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation and local law will be considered; contact accommodations@sharkninja.com for requests.