Optics Engineering Intern - 1077

Quantinuum • Broomfield, CO

23h • $19 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Quantinuum is seeking an Optics Engineering Intern for its Broomfield, Colorado location. The intern will support development of quantum computing technology by designing, building, and testing passive and active opto-mechanical systems and components. Work includes prototype maturation, design for producibility, performance analysis, qualification and inspection reporting, and trade studies comparing designs against key figures of merit. The intern will collaborate with optical design, opto-mechanical design, and integrated photonics teams, and contribute to monitoring and automation of optical systems as well as laser setup, characterization, and optimization.

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program and graduating in December 2027 or later. Due to contractual requirements, applicants must be a U.S. Person as defined in the posting. Due to U.S. Government national security requirements, candidates must not be a national of the People’s Republic of China or Russia unless also a U.S. citizen.

The position pays $19–$26 per hour, with actual compensation depending on qualifications. Candidates located outside Colorado will receive a housing stipend of $500 per bi-weekly paycheck. The role offers a flexible work schedule and employee discounts.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program.
• Graduating in December 2027 or later.
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined in the posting: a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or green card holder, or a worker granted asylum or refugee status.
• Must not be a national of the People’s Republic of China or Russia unless also a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

• Pursuing an engineering, optics, or physics graduate program.
• Experience with theoretical and practical aspects of imaging and laser optics, including micro-optics.
• Experience with scientific programming languages or optical simulation tools such as Matlab, Python, or COMSOL, or similar tools.
• Interpersonal skills for cross-group and cross-culture collaboration.
• Experience with optical design programs such as Code V, Zemax, Lighttools, or FRED, or similar tools.
• Experience with mechanical design programs such as Solid Works or Onshape.
• Commitment to return to a degree program after completing the internship or co-op.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and lab-test passive and active opto-mechanical systems and components for quantum computers.
• Mature opto-mechanical prototypes and work toward design-for-producibility goals.
• Perform performance analysis and prepare qualification and inspection reports.
• Compare approaches and designs using key figures of merit, including through trade studies.
• Collaborate with optical design, opto-mechanical design, and integrated photonics teams to develop solutions that improve performance.
• Monitor and automate optical and opto-mechanical systems.
• Set up, characterize, and optimize lasers.

Benefits

• Housing stipend of $500 per bi-weekly paycheck for candidates located outside Colorado.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Employee discounts.
• Competitive market rate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern