Prototype & Test Engineering Intern, New Product Development
Eight SleepSan Francisco, CA · internship · Intern
$30 – $35 / hour
Listed on Eight Sleep’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
This internship involves building and testing electromechanical prototypes for a sleep technology product, collaborating across hardware and software teams to identify and resolve system failures. It suits engineering students or recent graduates who want hands-on experience with complex integrated systems and can thrive in a fast-paced, high-standards environment.
Our summary, not Eight Sleep’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Engineering background with ability to troubleshoot complex systems
- Hands-on prototyping experience with mechanical and electrical systems
- Lab and diagnostic tools experience (multimeters, oscilloscopes, command-line utilities)
- Strong written and verbal communication
- BS or expected BS in engineering or equivalent
- Ability to occasionally lift or push up to 50 lbs
- On-site 5 days per week in San Francisco office
Nice to have
- MS in engineering
- Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., Claude) for debugging, scripting, or documentation