Pickleball Internship

Kids for the Future; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

PING is offering a summer internship on the Pickleball Product Development team in Phoenix, supporting design, manufacturing, and testing of high-performance paddles. The role involves hands-on engineering work within a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates are pursuing STEM degrees, have strong analytical and math/physics foundations, and are able to commit 8 weeks (40 hours/week) onsite. The program emphasizes real project contributions and collaboration with engineers and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 2 years of college coursework completed before internship begins.
• Pursuing degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or Biomechanics.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design and prototyping of pickleball paddles and related products.
• Support testing, data collection, and analysis of product performance.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and suppliers to bring new products to market.
• Contribute to design reviews and documentation for ongoing projects.

Skills

CAD

Analytical skills

Math foundations

Physics knowledge

Education

Two years of college coursework

Tools

CAD software

Job description

• Location 2201 West Desert Cove,Phoenix, AZ, 85029,United States
• Employee Type Intern PT
• Required Degree High school

Join PING’s Engineering team for an exciting summer internship supporting our Pickleball Product Development team, responsible for the innovation, design, manufacturing, and testing of high-performance pickleball paddles and related products. At PING, interns gain hands-on experience solving real engineering challenges in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. You will contribute to meaningful projects that directly impact product performance and help players perform at their best.

We are seeking students pursuing degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Biomechanics, or related technical disciplines. Successful candidates will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a solid foundation in math and physics, and a passion for product development.

Projects may include:

• Designing components, fixtures, and prototypes using CAD
• Developing engineering models and performing technical analyses
• Designing and building test equipment
• Collecting and analyzing laboratory and player testing data
• Evaluating materials, manufacturing processes, and product performance
• Collaborating with engineers, technicians, and suppliers to bring new products to market

Additional Information:

• A minimum of 2 years of college coursework must be completed before the internship begins
• You must be willing to dedicate at least 8 weeks (40 hours per week) to the internship
• The internship requires you to be onsite in Phoenix, Arizona

Applicants will be matched to projects based on their skills, interests, and the needs of the Pickleball Product Development team.

PlNG is a nicotine free company. Only non-nicotine users should apply.

PING will not provide VISA sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now if in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.)