The Design Rules Company
Spring Co-Op/Internship
New York City · On-site · Internship · Posted Oct 27, 2026
About the job
Build and iterate complete physical product prototypes across electronics, firmware, software, and mechanical design.
What you'll do
- Research, experiment with, and prototype product ideas; design and test circuits, write code, and develop physical parts and assemblies.
- Connect components into complete prototypes, test and debug them, and improve designs through iteration.
- Document technical learning and contribute to product design, balancing function, form, and manufacturability.
What they ask for
- Hands-on experience making things through personal projects, coursework, or other work.
- Curiosity across engineering disciplines and comfort moving between code, electronics, and physical design.
- Ability to work independently, ask questions, and create structure without every step defined.
- Initiative to own problems through testing, with sensitivity to how technical decisions affect product form and experience.
Nice to have
- Interest in objects, cities, infrastructure, and physical design.
Pay
$5K per month
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