About the job
About Tacit
Tacit is a pioneering deep tech startup located in San Francisco, focused on creating groundbreaking hardware that transforms human-computer interaction. Supported by notable investors such as General Catalyst, Khosla Ventures, and Greylock Partners, our founding team comprises experts from Stanford, BrainGate, Oculus, and Tesla. While we are unable to disclose extensive details at this moment, our team is passionately addressing advanced engineering challenges to develop revolutionary products.
About the Role
We are on the lookout for a driven Electrical Engineering Intern to assist in the development and scaling of test infrastructure for our innovative sensing technology. This internship will provide you with hands-on experience across hardware, firmware, and automation systems, emphasizing the enhancement of test coverage and product reliability. You will have the opportunity to engage in collaborative learning and actively participate in product development within a vibrant startup atmosphere.
What You'll Do
- Automate lab equipment and validation workflows
- Design and construct custom PCBs for test jigs
- Contribute to embedded firmware to support test hooks and diagnostics
- Develop a continuous integration (CI) test rack to automatically validate firmware releases and sensor performance
- Assist in sensor characterization and calibration to minimize device-to-device variability
- Document and effectively communicate engineering findings and recommendations.
Ideal Candidates May Have
- Proficiency in Python, PCB Design (Altium), Embedded C/C++
- A strong independent work ethic, adaptability, and resourcefulness.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Comfort in a fast-paced startup environment, with a passion for independent building.
Compensation
Hourly rate determined by your individual skills and experience.

