Electrical Engineering - Paid Internship
Sharper Sense is an early stage neurotechnology company spun out of Columbia and Cornell University and backed by multiple venture capital groups including Joyance Partners, SOSV, and ComcastNBC. We are developing neuromodulation technology that enhances users’ sensory acuity. The technology uses noninvasive electrical stimulation to optimize brain state. Many commercial, clinical, and consumer uses. Following positive results in multiple pilot clinical studies, the company is now hiring for new roles supporting design and testing of self-contained neurostimulation patch hardware.
Open Position: Electrical Engineering - Intern (Embedded Systems)
Location: In-person at our office in Newark, NJ + remote when possible (hybrid).
Role: Assist in the design, development, and testing of embedded systems and microcontrollers.
Skills: Education and experience with microcontroller programming and firmware development.
Type: Paid internship. Option for full-time or part-time depending on availability, fit.
Pay: $17 per hour.
We are seeking a student, with experience with microcontrollers, to join our team and support development, from prototype to production, of our self-contained wearable neurostimulation patch. You will work closely with our full-time team that includes an embedded hardware engineer, embedded firmware engineer, biomedical engineer, and a neuroscientist, while they design, test, and optimize embedded electronic systems.
Key Responsibilities
• Assist our hardware engineer with component selection, schematics and layout, and contracting assembly.
• Help our software engineer create and debug firmware for microcontrollers (e.g., STM32, nRF54H).
• Work with our neuroscientist to test and troubleshoot the function of wearables on human users.
• Document programming, development, and testing processes.
Required Education and Work Experience
• Ongoing studies (or degree) in electrical engineering, computer engineering,computer science, or a related field.
• Have taken courses on, or worked with, microcontrollers (e.g., STM32, nRF54H)
• Have taken courses on, or worked with, C/C++
Qualities of Good Candidates
• Good interpersonal skills: affable, communicative, motivated, accountable
• Organized and able to self-manage time and progress across multiple subprojects in parallel
• Self-motivated and able to self-educate as need arises for new skills
• Comfortable with open discussion and debate
• Passionate about neurotechnology and its potential to benefit society
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Located in the New York metropolitan area and able to start work within 30 days of being hired.
Benefits Offered
• Paid internship
• Office space at SOSV HAX includes a gym, kitchen, and regularly scheduled social and learning events. With over 40 other hardware startups in the building there’s extensive networking opportunities.
• Exposure to our exclusive network of investors, advisors, and academic and corporate supporters.
• Reimbursement of commuting expenses and ability to work a mix of remotely and in person.
• Ability to influence major design decisions and create significant positive impact.
How to Apply: Please email resume or CV to Careers@SharperSense.com