Opto-Mechanical Engineering Intern - Quantum Systems

Quantinuum; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantinuum in Broomfield, CO is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to design, automate, integrate, characterize and test advanced optical systems used in our quantum computers. The role supports R&D, prototype builds and production readiness, with emphasis on opto-mechanical design and precise alignment.

As an intern you will collaborate with optical design, opto-mechanical, and manufacturing teams, maintain engineering documentation, and analyze test data to drive improvements while

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program.
• Graduating December 2027 or later.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and test passive and active opto-mechanical systems and components for quantum computers.
• Provide solutions capable of monitoring and automating optical and opto-mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with optical design, opto-mechanical design, and integrated photonics teams to improve performance.
• Perform characterization and mechanical analysis of components and sub-systems.
• Maintain detailed engineering documentation, test reports and design records to production standards.
• Collect, analyze, graph, interpret and present experimental and production data for engineering decisions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Onshape

SolidWorks Simulation

ANSYS

COMSOL

Job description

Quantinuum in Broomfield, CO is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to design, automate, integrate, characterize and test advanced optical systems used in our quantum computers. The role supports R&D, prototype builds and production readiness, with emphasis on opto-mechanical design and precise alignment.

As an intern you will collaborate with optical design, opto-mechanical, and manufacturing teams, maintain engineering documentation, and analyze test data to drive improvements while