About Tacit
We are an early-stage, deep tech startup based in San Francisco, developing innovative hardware that rethinks human-computer interaction. We are backed by General Catalyst, Khosla Ventures, and Greylock Partners, with a founding team from Stanford, BrainGate, Oculus, and Tesla. While we can’t reveal too much just yet, our team is tackling cutting-edge engineering challenges to bring revolutionary products to life.
About the role
We're seeking a motivated Electrical Engineering Intern to help develop and scale test infrastructure for our cutting-edge sensing technology. This role offers hands-on experience across hardware, firmware, and automation systems, with a focus on improving test coverage and product reliability. This internship offers hands-on experience, collaborative learning, and direct involvement in product development within a dynamic startup environment.
This position is primary for a summer-start internship, we welcome people to apply for consideration for fall internships as well.
What you'll do
Assist with sensor characterization and calibration to reduce device-to-device variability
Own prototyping and characterization of components for sensing architectural improvements
Work on firmware and bringup new sensors for sensor fusion
Contributing to embedded firmware to support test hooks and diagnostics
Build out a continuous integration (CI) test rack to automatically validate firmware releases and sensor performance
Document and clearly present engineering findings and recommendations.
Strong candidates may have
Experience with Python, PCB Design (Altium), Embedded C/C++
Experience with mixed signal design at a system/PCB level
Experience with RF circuits and components
Independent work ethic, flexibility, and resourcefulness
Effective communication and collaboration skills
Comfortable in fast moving startup environment, excited to build independently
Compensation range
$40-$50/hr