Electrical Engineering Intern

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, Brain Gate, 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.

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.

• Automate lab equipment and validation workflows
• Design and build custom PCBs for test jigs
• Contribute 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
• Assist with sensor characterization and calibration to reduce device‑to‑device variability
• Document and clearly present engineering findings and recommendations.

• Experience with Python, PCB Design (Altium), Embedded C/C++
• Independent work ethic, flexibility, and resourcefulness.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Comfortable in fast‑moving startup environment, excited to build independently

Hourly determined based on your specific skills and experience