JR286 · 14 hours ago
Product Development & Engineering Interns - Summer 2026
Torrance, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New GradJR286 is seeking motivated interns to join their Product Development & Engineering team for the summer of 2026. The roles will involve supporting the design, development, testing, and launch of innovative sports equipment and accessories, requiring interns to be enrolled in a relevant degree program.
RetailSporting Goods
Responsibilities
Assist with material research, testing, and evaluation
Support prototype development and iteration
Analyze material performance, durability, and construction methods
Collaborate with engineering and product teams on design improvements
Help document specs, test results, and development processes
Support product development from concept through testing
Assist with athlete feedback, market research, and competitive analysis
Collaborate across product development and engineering teams
Help organize testing sessions and product evaluations
Contribute to development timelines, documentation, and presentations
Qualification
Required
Enrolled in an accredited college/university degree program pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree
Ability to work in-person at the JR286 HQ in Torrance, CA for 10 weeks
Strong interest in materials, textiles, and product construction
Detail-oriented with a hands-on mindset
Comfortable working in a development or lab-style environment
Curious, analytical, and eager to learn
Passion for sports and sports-related products
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to bridge technical development with user and market needs
Self-starter who's comfortable wearing multiple hats
Preferred
Majoring in Textile Engineering, Materials Science, Laminate Materials, or similar major
Prior hands-on experience with textiles, fabrics, laminates, or performance materials
Majoring in Engineering (strongly preferred), Business, Sports Marketing, or similar major
Interest in product development, engineering, or innovation
Football, baseball, softball, and/or basketball background (playing, coaching, or deep product knowledge strongly preferred)
Equipment manager or student athlete experience is a plus
Company
JR286
JR286 Specializes in the sporting goods industry.
Founded in 1989
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kurt Hoffman
Chief Operating Officer
John Melican
SVP, Chief Commercial Officer
Recent News
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