System Test Engineer Co-Op Full Time Intern Jan-June 2027

irhythmtech; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

iRhythm Technologies seeks a System Test Engineer Co-Op in San Francisco for a January–June 2027 six-month, full-time assignment. You will write test cases from system requirements, verify testing tools, and document results to ensure device safety and reliability.

Strong scripting (Python/SQL) and hardware test familiarity are valued. The role offers hands-on experience across wearable hardware, embedded software, applications, and infrastructure, with real impact on patient health and product

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Ability to commit to January through June 2027 and to a six-month full-time Co-op assignment in San Francisco.
• Hands-on experience with electrical equipment and a basic understanding of test methodologies for medical devices.

Responsibilities

• Write test cases from system requirements to validate features and failure conditions.
• Verify software tools used in development and testing are reliable and appropriate.
• Record, share and communicate test results clearly via reports or Jira tickets.
• Investigate issues, reproduce problems, and validate fixes before release.

Skills

Python/SQL scripting

Test case design

Documentation & Jira

Analytical problem solving

Education

Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

DMMs

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:

Help evaluate a connected cardiac monitoring system across wearable hardware, embedded software, applications, tools, and infrastructure. You will learn how system requirements become test cases and how engineers verify expected behavior and potential failure conditions. Working across disciplines, you will execute tests, document objective evidence, investigate unexpected results, and help confirm that corrections are effective before release. As a System Test Engineer Co-Op you'll help ensure the safety, reliability, and performance of our wearable device and its supporting software and infrastructure. You'll help evaluate a connected cardiac monitoring system across wearable hardware, embedded software, applications, tools, and infrastructure. You will learn how system requirements become test cases and how engineers verify expected behavior and potential failure conditions. Working across disciplines, you will execute tests, document objective evidence, investigate unexpected results, and help confirm that corrections are effective before release.

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.

Full-time | January through June 2027 | San Francisco, California | $35.00 per hour

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

Responsibilities & Opportunities:

Specific job responsibilities and opportunities may include:

• Use requirements for our medical device and software to write test cases that check both whether the features work as intended and whether they can fail under certain conditions.
• Confirm that the software tools we use in development and testing (but that aren't part of the medical device itself) work correctly and reliably.
• Record and share your test results in a clear way (for example, in reports or Jira tickets) so the team can easily understand the issue and take action.
• Look into problems, try to reproduce them, and test fixes to make sure the issue is really resolved before release

About You:

• Pursuing a degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Ability to commit to time frame of June - December 2026.
• Hands-on experience with electrical equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, DMMs, etc.).
• Able to share ideas clearly and work both on your own and with teammates from different areas.
• Bonus Points for preferred qualifications
• Prior experience in medical devices or another regulated industry.
• Scripting or programming skills (e.g., Python, SQL) and familiarity with software development processes

Full-time | January through June 2027 | San Francisco, California | $35.00 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:

San Francisco

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

Estimated Pay Range

$25.00 - $35.00

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Accommodations

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,