We are seeking a Senior Applications Engineer to bridge advanced materials development with real-world hardware applications. This role is highly hands-on and execution-focused, translating technical strategy into experiments, prototypes, and validated performance data that inform both engineering decisions and customer-facing outcomes.
You will work closely with the Director of Engineering to execute development plans, troubleshoot technical challenges in real time, and ensure that materials and processes are effectively integrated into functional systems.
This position is located in our San Jose office.
Responsibilities- Technical Execution: Carry out the day-to-day engineering tasks, experiments, and project deliverables aligned with the Director's technical strategy.
- Hands-on Assembly & Testing: Support the integration of our materials by executing physical assembly, bonding processes, and performance testing.
- Data & Reporting: Gather, analyze, and document technical data from tests to provide the Director with the insights needed for customer and executive updates.
- Problem Solving: Act as the primary troubleshooter when technical issues arise during development, finding practical solutions to keep projects moving forward.
- Cross-Functional Support: Help coordinate between internal engineering teams and external customer requests to ensure project alignment.
Requirements- Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
- Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in hardware engineering, product assembly, or materials testing.
- Core Skills: Strong background in a lab or testing environment with a proven ability to work with physical hardware and materials.
- Adaptability: A flexible mindset with the ability to take high-level direction from leadership and turn it into actionable daily tasks.
- Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with the Director and internal teammates.
$130,000 - $160,000 a year
The position is eligible for company shares. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's job duties, experience, and location. We will also consider higher-level candidates and salary will be adjusted accordingly.
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.
