SharkNinja · 9 hours ago
Fall 2026: Control Systems & Algorithm Engineering Co-op (July to December)
Needham, MA, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$17/hr - $44/hrSharkNinja is a global product design and technology company known for its innovative lifestyle solutions. They are seeking a highly motivated Control Systems & Algorithms Co-op to develop real-time optimization and control algorithms for smart household appliances, providing hands-on experience in control systems engineering and mechatronics.
BeautyConsumer ElectronicsConsumer GoodsRetail
Responsibilities
Design and implement real-time control algorithms for appliance subsystems (thermal, fluidic, and electromechanical)
Work directly with pumps, heaters, boilers, AC/DC, and stepper motors, and their drivers
Interface with low-cost sensors (temperature, flow, pressure, torque, etc.) and implement signal processing, filtering, and estimation techniques (e.g., Kalman filters, etc.)
Apply classical control methods (frequency response analysis, PID design, and tuning) to achieve stability and robustness in systems with significant delays and nonlinearities
Rapidly build and iterate prototypes and test rigs to validate algorithms in real hardware environments
Collect and analyze experimental data to identify system dynamics and optimize performance
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop system design, software architecture, and bring control algorithms from concept to embedded deployment
Qualification
Required
Current student in their third year or beyond of a bachelor's program, or currently enrolled in a master's or doctorate program
Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA
Strong understanding of control system theory (frequency response, stability margins, PID design and tuning) and design, including classical control and advanced control
Proficiency in embedded C/C++ programming and experience with microcontrollers (e.g., STM32, ESP32, Arduino, or similar)
Familiarity with real-time signal processing and sensor fusion techniques
Comfort working hands-on with hardware systems (sensors, actuators, thermal and electromechanical components)
Strong problem-solving ability and willingness to prototype quickly and iterate
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
Be naturally curious and relentlessly driven to find better solutions to everyday problems
Embodies SharkNinja's success drivers: Rarely Satisfied, Progress over Perfection, Details Make the Difference, Winning is a Team Sport, Communicate for Impact
Preferred
Experience with MATLAB/Simulink for system modeling, state-space control, and model-based design (including Simulink Coder/code generation)
Background in system identification, including real-time or machine-learning-based modeling
Knowledge of nonlinear optimization algorithms suitable for low-compute, embedded environments
Familiarity with TinyML, CMSIS libraries, or other embedded ML frameworks
Experience with embedded system architecture and designing control software frameworks
Benefits
Medical insurance
Health savings account (HSA) with company contribution
Sick time
Company holidays
Employee product discount
Product testing opportunities
Referral bonuses
Competitive health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Employee stock purchase options
Wellness programs
SharkNinja product discounts
Company
SharkNinja
SharkNinja is a consumer goods company that offers beauty, home care, kitchen appliances, and outdoor electronic products.
Founded in 1995
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.2BKey Investors
CDH Investments
2025-08-20Post Ipo Secondary· $638M
2024-03-19Post Ipo Secondary· $272.13M
2023-12-04Post Ipo Secondary· $286.47M
Leadership Team
Mark Barrocas
Chief Executive Officer
Adam Quigley
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
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