Diamond Foundry
Summer Internship – Hardware / Software / Electrical Engineering (3 Months, Summer 2026)
TLDR
Support the development, testing, and validation of advanced electrical systems, working closely with experienced engineers on high-performance projects.
Diamond Foundry Inc. is solving the thermal limitation at the foundation of today's most exciting tech industries -- AI & cloud compute, electric-car power electronics, and 5G/6G wireless. We have managed to produce the world's first single-crystal diamond wafers and are now on a mission to put a diamond behind every chip. We are the rare unicorn that has grown fast and profitably. We received $515m in funding and are executing a multi-$B expansion plan for one of the greenest forms of tech manufacturing: converting greenhouse gas into diamond wafers using zero-emission energy.
We are seeking a highly motivated engineering intern to support the development, testing, and validation of advanced electrical and electromechanical systems. This role is ideal for a hands-on candidate interested in bridging software, hardware, and real-world lab experimentation. You will work closely with experienced engineers on high-performance systems involving power electronics, control, and instrumentation.
Responsibilities
Requirements
Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Basic proficiency in Python and/or C programming
Familiarity with analog/digital circuits, microcontrollers/embedded systems, and serial communication protocols (UART, SPI, I²C)
Comfortable working in a lab environment using tools such as oscilloscopes, function generators, and DAQ systems
Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and ability to read schematics and debug circuits; exposure to power electronics or control systems is a plus
- Develop and maintain test scripts and automation tools using Python and/or C
- Assist in hardware bring-up, debugging, and validation of electrical systems
- Operate and configure lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, etc.)
- Support data acquisition, analysis, and visualization
- Participate in prototype assembly, wiring, and bench testing, as well as contribute to troubleshooting of electrical, firmware, or system-level issues
- Document test procedures, results, and engineering findings
Diamond Foundry believes in supporting our employees from the workplace to their personal and home life. We provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Perks include employee discounts to VRAI. Our benefits begin as early as your first day of employment. Medical and vision coverage are retroactive to your start date, while dental and voluntary benefits take effect once you’ve completed your enrollment.
Diamond Foundry is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.
Diamond Foundry Inc. is committed to operating in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws. Our commitment extends to ensuring that our manufacturing and engineering departments adhere to the highest standards of legal and regulatory compliance. Additionally, these departments may have specific physical requirements to ensure the safety and efficiency of our operations. We prioritize the well-being of our employees and strive to create a work environment that promotes both legal compliance and the optimal functioning of our manufacturing and engineering processes.
Manufacturing and Engineering Departments Physical Requirements:
-Use appropriate PPE and follow all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
-This position will often: Sit, stand for long periods, walk, grasp, reach with hands and arms, lift below and above shoulders, bend, twist at the waist, climb, balance, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, talk, hear, see, use fine finger manipulation, and complete repetitive motions.
-Some tasks may require the use of ladders or stairs
-Some tasks may require driving or the use of foot controls
-Lift/carry and push/pull up to 50 pound
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.
Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
Benefits
Education Stipend
We provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
Employee discounts
Perks include employee discounts to VRAI.
Diamond Foundry is at the forefront of addressing thermal limitations in cutting-edge tech industries like AI, cloud computing, and electric vehicles. By producing the world's first single-crystal diamond wafers, the company aims to integrate diamonds into a wide array of electronic chips, leveraging groundbreaking sustainable manufacturing processes that convert greenhouse gases into diamonds, all powered by zero-emission energy.
- Founded
- Founded 2012
- Employees
- 51-200 employees
- Industry
- Consumer Discretionary
Electrical Engineer