Electrical Engineering Intern (Summer/Fall/Winter 2026)

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 ideate, bring up, and characterize additional sensor systems for our cutting-edge sensing technology. This role offers hands-on experience across hardware, analog design, sensor bring-up, and firmware, along with collaborative learning, mentorship, and direct involvement in product development within a dynamic startup environment.

This position is primarily for a summer-start internship, with flexibility to continue beyond the initial three-month term.

What you'll do

• Own prototyping and characterization of components for sensing architecture improvements

• Drive firmware implementation for the integration of new ICs for sensor fusion

• Document and clearly present engineering findings and recommendations

Strong candidates may have

• Experience with Python, PCB design using Altium, and Embedded C/C++

• Experience with mixed-signal design at the system or PCB level

• Pursuit of a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field

• Independent work ethic, flexibility, and resourcefulness

• Effective communication and collaboration skills

• Comfort working in a fast-moving startup environment and excitement to build independently

Compensation Range

$40–$50/hr