Intern, Hardware Research & Development… at ŌURA · On-site…

Summary: Oura is a company focused on empowering individuals to improve their health through innovative wearable technology. They are seeking a Hardware R&D Research Intern to support human research studies aimed at developing and validating new hardware and sensing capabilities for their products. This role involves hands-on experience in research equipment preparation, data collection, and ensuring data quality throughout the study lifecycle. Responsibilities: - Support hardware‑focused human studies: Assist with 1-2 hardware and sensing research studies under the guidance of Research Coordinators and Research Project Managers - Prepare and maintain research equipment - Assist with setting up research equipment for both internal and external hardware research studies - Perform equipment checks before sessions (battery status, firmware/app versions, connectivity, storage) - Help track and organize research equipment inventory, including labeling, storage, and basic troubleshooting - Support study documentation and data quality checks - Contribute to protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and checklists for study visits and equipment handling - Assess and flag quality concerns related to device signals (e.g., missing data, motion artifacts, device non‑wear, connectivity issues) - Contribute to simple data review summaries (e.g., dashboards, spreadsheets) to monitor study progress - Collaborate with cross‑functional partners (e.g., Research Operations, Hardware, Data Science) to keep documentation organized and up to date Required Qualifications: - Is studying biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, human biology, neuroscience, physiology, computer science, or a related field - Has experience or coursework related to human subjects research, lab work, or experimental design - Is excited about a future career in wearable technology, sensors, and hardware R&D - Is comfortable working hands‑on with electronic devices and lab or test equipment - Demonstrates strong attention to detail and a commitment to high‑quality documentation - Is proficient with Google Workspace tools and comfortable using iOS and/or Android devices - Is based in or able to be in San Francisco, CA for the summer and available for regular on‑site work for data collections Required Skills: Biomedical engineering, Electrical engineering, Human biology, Neuroscience, Physiology, Computer science, Human subjects research, Experimental design, Wearable technology, Sensors, Hardware R&D, Electronic devices handling, Lab equipment usage, Test equipment usage, Google Workspace, iOS, Android, Commitment to high-quality documentation Benefits: Oura Ring of your own to keep