R&D Engineering Co-op Full Time Intern Jan-June 2027

iRhythm Technologies

Hours: Full time
Where: San Francisco, CA
Posted: Sep 24

Career-defining. Life-changing.

At iRhythm, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills and your career while impacting the lives of people around the world. iRhythm is shaping a future where everyone, everywhere can access the best possible cardiac health solutions. Every day, we collaborate, create, and constantly reimagine what’s possible. We think big and move fast, driven by our commitment to put patients first and improve lives. We need builders like you. Curious and innovative problem solvers looking for the chance to meaningfully shape the future of cardiac health, our company, and your career

What you'd do

Supporting early-stage research and scientific feasibility efforts to evaluate promising technologies for incorporation into wearable sensing solutions
Conducting user studies to collect data from sensors on human subjects
Developing and executing test protocols to characterize prototypes
Identifying and applying various signal processing and analysis techniques to improve our understanding of data using Python or R
Engaging in rapid prototyping activities, e.g., using evaluation kits and creating basic 3D models in SolidWorks
Working with lab equipment like multi-meters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.
Gaining exposure to the healthcare environment, particularly evaluation of clinical needs and use cases
Working alongside a technical team to rapidly prototype electromechanical hardware platforms or fixtures
Learning to be creative, flexible, and agile during research and early development stages at a medical device company
Contributing to generation of intellectual propertyAssignment Details

What they want

Pursuing a PhD or Master’s degree in biomedical, mechanical, electrical, or a similar engineering discipline
Familiarity with physiological parameters and sensing (e.g. ECG, pulse oximetry, respiratory flow/effort)
Practical application of hypothesis-driven experimental design
Strong foundation in math and physics, with an understanding of basic statistical principles
Detail-oriented and diligent about maintaining a lab notebook
Strong written and verbal communication skills, and a positive attitude
Comfortable working with minimal supervision

About iRhythm Technologies

Join Product Development at the front end of innovation, where engineers explore promising technologies for future wearable biosensing solutions. You will contribute to feasibility studies, prototype development, sensor evaluation, structured experimentation, and data analysis. You will learn how clinical needs and engineering evidence shape product decisions while building experience working through ambiguity and communicating technical findings in a regulated environment. In this role, you wi…

Starts: 2026-09-24