Lifecycle Engineering Co-Op Full Time Intern Jan-June 2027

iRhythm Technologies, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

iRhythm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Lifecycle Engineering Co-Op to support changes to electrical PCB design, embedded firmware, and manufacturing tooling software across released medical devices.

You will collaborate with electrical, firmware, and software engineers to resolve field and factory issues while ensuring safety, compliance, and manufacturability. This six-month, full-time internship starts January 2027 in San Francisco and emphasizes hands-on lab work, V&V activities, and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical or Computer Science Engineering or related field.
• Basic understanding of PCBA design, embedded systems, and embedded software development (C/C++).
• Familiar with lab test equipment and hands-on in a lab environment.
• Detail-oriented with troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Comfortable working with minimal supervision.
• Familiar with version control (Git) and CI processes is a plus.
• Ability to understand/modify scripts like Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, etc.
• Proficient with MS Office 365 tools.

Responsibilities

• Prototype and test electrical PCB components with prototype firmware or fixture software.
• Support software updates to manufacturing equipment and test systems to improve yield and throughput.
• Support embedded software development ensuring compatibility with hardware and IEC 62304 compliance.
• Help with V&V activities including test plans, protocols, and reports per IEC 62304 and SOPs.
• Create and maintain engineering drawings, specifications, tests, and reports for design control and regulatory docs.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and regulatory teams on requirements, tests, and reports.
• Assist with failure analysis of production components and field returns.
• Contribute ideas for future product improvements or IP.
• Perform lab equipment setup/maintenance as needed.

Skills

Embedded systems

C/C++

HW/SW integration

Lab equipment

Troubleshooting

Scripting familiarity

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Electrical or CS Engineering

Tools

Git

CI

Python

Java

JavaScript

Job description

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

About This Role

Join the team that supports released cardiac monitoring products after launch. Our Lifecycle Engineers ensure quality, reliability, compliance, manufacturability, and business continuity across the product lifecycle. The work connects electrical hardware, embedded firmware, manufacturing test systems, configuration control, verification, failure analysis, and technical documentation and the team focuses on supporting existing products through their lifecycle. As a Lifecycle Engineering Co-Op, you will support execution of changes to our electrical (PCBA design), embedded firmware, and manufacturing tooling software that keep our released medical device products safe, compliant, manufacturable, and reliable. You’ll work closely with our product development team of electrical, embedded firmware, and software engineers to resolve field and factory issues, manage obsolescence, improve yield, and maintain regulatory compliance.

Assignment Details

This is a full-time, six-month Engineering Internship / Cooperative Education (Co-op) assignment for a current student. It offers internship-style learning, mentorship, and meaningful project work, but it is not a traditional summer internship. Candidates must be available for the full January through June 2027 assignment in San Francisco.

• Prototype and test electrical PCB components integrated with prototype product firmware and/or fixture software
• Support software updates to manufacturing equipment & test systems (fixture software, functional test scripts, ICT/boundary scan integration) to drive improvements to yield, throughput, and reliability.
• Support embedded software development and updates, ensuring compatibility with hardware and compliance with IEC 62304 and cybersecurity requirements.
• Support execution of V&V (unit/integration/system), including test plans, protocols, automated regression suites, and reports compliant with IEC 62304 and internal SOPs.
• Create and maintain engineering drawings, specifications, test methods, protocols, and reports to support design control, manufacturing transfer, and regulatory documentation
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and regulatory groups to prepare or review product requirements, test methods, test protocols, and test reports.
• Assist with failure analysis of production components, assemblies, and field returns
• Contribute ideas that may support future product improvements or intellectual property
• Perform lab equipment setup/maintenance as necessary

Minimum Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD degree in Electrical or Computer Science Engineering or related fields
• Basic understanding of PCBA design principles, embedded systems, embedded software development (C/C++), and hardware/software integration.
• Familiar with lab test equipment and comfortable being hands-on in a lab environment (supporting fixture builds, following test protocols)
• Detail-oriented with excellent troubleshooting and critical thinking skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and a positive attitude
• Comfortable working with minimal supervision
• Values and prioritizes a supportive team environment that enables open-minded and respectful discussion
• Strong working knowledge of MS office 365 tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to understand and modify different programming scripts such as Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, etc., used for writing automated test scripts and frameworks a plus
• Familiarity with configuration and change control (Git, branching strategies, code reviews, CI; ECR/ECO, traceability) a plus

Full-time | January through June 2027 | Cypress, CA, (Orange County) | $25-30.00 per hour

Housing assistance or a housing stipend is not provided. Candidates are responsible for arranging and funding their own housing during the assignment.

Location

Orange County

Actual compensation may vary depending on job-related factors including knowledge, skills, experience, and work location.

Estimated Pay Range

$25.00 - $35.00

As a part of our core values, we ensure an inclusive workforce. We welcome and celebrate people of all backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives. iRhythm Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with all applicable laws.

iRhythm provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, including those who may have any difficulty using our online system. If you need such an accommodation, you may contact us at [e-mail]

About IRhythm Technologies

iRhythm is a leading digital healthcare company that creates trusted solutions that detect, predict, and prevent disease. Combining wearable biosensors and cloud-based data analytics with powerful proprietary algorithms, iRhythm distills data from millions of heartbeats into clinically actionable information. Through a relentless focus on patient care, iRhythm’s vision is to deliver better data, better insights, and better health for all.

Make iRhythm your path forward. Zio, the heart monitor that changed the game.