Optics R&D Intern — Quantum Lab, Flexible Schedule & Housing Stipend

Quantinuum; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Job summary

Quantinuum is seeking an Optics R&D Technician Intern in Albuquerque, NM to join a team advancing trapped-ion quantum computing technologies. You will help set up an optics lab, design and align optical systems, and contribute to a new lab facility with collaboration across engineering and R&D colleagues.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a quantum technician training program and are graduating or completing a technical training program after 2027.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a quantum technician training program.
• Graduating or completing technical training program on/after 2027.
• 2+ years in an optics lab environment preferred.
• Experience building experimental apparatus from scratch.
• Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of engineers, physicists, and technicians to advance trapped-ion quantum computing technologies.
• Help set up an optics and photonics lab in collaboration with other technical and R&D colleagues.
• Participate in designing, building, testing and alignment of optical systems including lasers and imaging.
• Collaborate to support planning, development, maintenance and management of a new lab facility.
• Provide technical expertise and resolve lab- and equipment-related issues.
• Prepare detailed engineering specs, SOPs, and documentation for operation and repair of systems.
• Support Procurement and Materials Management in acquiring and tracking equipment.
• Partner with Environment, Health and Safety to ensure safety protocols.
• Monitor lab metrics like temperature and humidity and coordinate with Facilities as needed.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds and work in a lab environment.

Skills

Optics lab experience

Hands-on lab skills

SOP documentation

Attention to detail

Collaboration and communication

Safety and compliance

Lab equipment troubleshooting

Education

Quantum technician training program enrollment

Technical training program completion on/after 2027

Tools

Cad design basics

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Quantinuum is seeking an Optics R&D Technician Intern in Albuquerque, NM to join a team advancing trapped-ion quantum computing technologies. You will help set up an optics lab, design and align optical systems, and contribute to a new lab facility with collaboration across engineering and R&D colleagues.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a quantum technician training program and are graduating or completing a technical training program after 2027.