Spring Mechanical Engineering Co-op

ABOUT US

Halo Braid is a cutting-edge hair technology company that uses breakthrough AI-powered engineering to help people perform beauty routines faster.

We believe in healthier, happier hair for all, and we’re cultivating a culture of collaboration and scientific excellence to revolutionise the hair care industry.

Our first product is an AI-powered hair braiding robot that empowers stylists to reduce braiding time from hours to minutes.

We are well-funded by incredible investors and scaling our team.

We are building a team of passionate, dynamic self-starters who are driven by innovation and care for the end customer.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineering Co-op for the Spring 2026 term to play a pivotal role in delivering our innovative hair braiding robot to market as we progress through the New Product Development (NPD) stage.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of hair styling technology, launch a new product suite, and have a significant impact on our fast-growing mission-driven startup.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with a dynamic founding team and collaborate across Mechanical Engineering, Design, and Hardware. 

Requirements

YOU HAVE

• At least one semester remaining in your undergraduate or graduate degree
• Experience with CAD (Solidworks or OnShape preferred) 
• Experience with various rapid prototyping methods (3D printing, CNC, etc)
• Demonstrated design intelligence, mechanical intuition, creative problem solving, and strong attention to detail
• Strong documentation skills and the ability to convey complex ideas in a team setting
• A willingness to fail and learn!

BONUS IF YOU HAVE

• Experience with consumer electronics, robotics, or hair styling tools
• Interest in beauty/hair industry
• Experience with design optimization using FEA/CFD simulation
• Gone through (and documented!) the design process for a project, through school or on your own time

YOU WILL

• Contribute to the development of complex technology and product sub-assemblies
• Utilize various rapid prototyping technologies to build, test, and iterate
• Use hand calculations, computer simulation, and lab-based testing to validate designs
• Conduct user testing and project the voice of the customer back into the design process
• Take an active role in defining design specifications for a given concept or subsystem
• Liaise and collaborate with suppliers
• Challenge and help refine Halo Braid’s engineering practices to continuously improve design quality
• Take an active, hands-on role to ensure that all engineering problems are resolved thoroughly

This role 40/hrs per week onsite and is based in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of hair technology, contribute to a new product, and have a significant impact on our fast-growing startup.

We highly value diversity at our company and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Please apply and tell us how you can make a difference!