Senior Applied Research Engineer, Human Wellness

Senior Applied Research Engineer, Human Wellness 

Needham, MA, United States 

Our purpose is to positively impact people’s lives every day in every home around the world! We work very hard to provide our consumers with high-quality, exciting 5-star products that make life easier. We thrive on passion and innovation and are looking for great people, with great ideas, who want to build the next big thing and develop while they do. 

Are you ready to take your Mechanical Engineering skills to the next level and join a company that thrives on Innovation?  If yes, I have the perfect position for you!  

Our mission to positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world allows our employees to be thinkers and tinkerers, designers and doers, creators and number crunchers, makers of things they love.  As we continue to grow, we are excited to add a Senior Mechanical Engineer to our global team.  

Overview 

The Research and Development Team at SharkNinja is seeking an experienced, versatile Senior Engineer to help deliver an exceptional pipeline of new technologies across the beauty and human wellness spaces. In this role, you will work at the intersection of research and engineering—translating scientific insight into real-world solutions that meaningfully improve people’s lives. 

As a Senior Engineer, you will take ownership of complex, open-ended technical challenges, partner closely with cross-functional teams, and influence technical direction and product definition through technology exploration and applied scientific research. This role is well-suited for someone who thrives in ambiguity, takes initiative, and enjoys shaping problems as much as solving them. 

What You’ll Do 

• Evaluate emerging technologies and help guide research roadmaps and investment decisions 

• Lead applied research initiatives in human health and wellness to test hypotheses and support product claims 

• Develop and refine algorithms, models, and experimental methods across a broad range of biomechanical and physiological data streams 

• Synthesize findings and communicate clearly through presentations and written materials for both technical and non-technical audiences 

• Collaborate closely with engineering, product, marketing, and regulatory partners to translate research into impact 

• Engage with external experts to accelerate innovation and support clinical studies for medical devices 

• Mentor junior researchers and provide hands-on technical leadership across projects 

• Uphold high standards for scientific rigor, reproducibility, and ethical research practices 

Attributes and Skills 

• MS in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physical Therapy, or a related field—or equivalent practical experience 

• 4–10 years of applied research experience in industry, research labs, or translational academic environments 

• Strong foundation in experimental design, statistical analysis, and data interpretation 

• Hands-on experience working in laboratory settings with diverse test equipment and instrumentation 

• Knowledge in one or more of the following areas: human anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, physics of biological tissues, or human gait and movement 

• Proficiency in computational programming (e.g., Python, MATLAB) 

• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and make progress amid evolving requirements 

• This is an in-person role based in our Needham, MA office 

Preferred Attributes 

• PhD in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field 

• Demonstrated success translating research into shipped products, deployed systems, or validated claims 

• Experience developing wearable sensors or medical devices 

• Hands-on prototyping and experimental protocol development experience 

• Comfort balancing multiple initiatives and adapting to shifting priorities while maintaining focus on long-term goals