Summer Lab Intern Software Hardware Prototyping
Summer Lab Intern Software Hardware Prototyping
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Job Description
Summer Software Developer Intern
Location: Newton MA (nonremote)
Duration: 10 Weeks (June 2 August 8 2025
Start Date: June 2 2025
Hours: FullTime 40 hours/week)
Compensation: Paid Internship
About Us
DUST Identity is a physical object security solution that uses microscopic diamonds to securely tag objects so they are uniquely identifiable. Think of a barcode but much smaller unfalsifiable and made with diamonds. With DUST customers can ensure that every physical object whether an aircraft part a piece of jewelry a microprocessor or a highvalued art piece is verified authenticated and ultimately can be trusted.
DUST is a venture capitalbacked startup. Enabled by the development of new materials cutting edge hardware and exciting machine vision we aim to become the industry standard for physical object identification and security.
About the Role:
Were looking for a handson curious and motivated Summer Intern to join our Lab team for the summer. If you love to tinker break things to see how they work and build creative solutions you are an ideal candidate. Youll work on a mix of software development and physical lab projects that touch realworld systems and experimental prototypes.
This role is perfect for someone who is mechanically inclined has a hacker mentality and isnt afraid to get their hands dirty while also writing code.
What Youll Do:
Collaborate with engineers and scientists on R&D projects in the lab
Develop scripts tools and software applications to support lab operations
Assemble modify or troubleshoot hardware and mechanical setups
Analyze data from experiments and help automate data collection/processing
Prototype quick solutions (both physical and digital) to test new ideas
Document your work and share your findings with the broader team
What Were Looking For:
Currently pursuing a degree (BA/BS/MS) in Computer Science Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Robotics or a related field
Experience with one or more programming languages (Python C/C JavaScript/Typescript etc.
Comfortable using hand tools basic electronics and/or mechanical systems
A selfstarter with a curious figure it out mindset
Excellent problemsolving skills and the ability to work independently or on a team
Bonus: Experience with microcontrollers SBCs rapid prototyping (laser cutting 3D printing CNC milling) CAD or robotics
Why Youll Love It Here:
Real projects with real impact
Access to tools our Makerspace mentorship and a collaborative supportive lab environment
Opportunity to develop both your technical and handson skills
Free snacks flexible hours and a fun fastpaced summer
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Temp
