PIC Design Intern - 995

Quantinuum; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Job summary

Quantinuum is seeking an onsite Photonic Integrated Circuit Design Intern in Broomfield, CO to join a team of physicists and optical engineers working on quantum computing systems. You will design and develop integrated photonic components and systems across the spectrum.

Candidates must be enrolled in a Physics or Engineering PhD and able to pursue research through 2027. Experience with photonics tools and programming is preferred; a housing stipend may be provided for non-local candidates.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a Physics or Engineering PhD program intended on graduating on/after September 2027.
• U.S. Person required due to contractual/national security requirements.
• Current status must satisfy government eligibility for work.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a team of physicists and optical engineers supporting quantum computing systems.
• Design and develop integrated photonic components and systems using photonic simulation and layout tools.

Skills

Photonic IC design

Lumerical

RSoft

KLayout

GDSFactory

Adjoint optimization

Inverse design

Design-for-manufacturing

Photonic fabrication

Metrology

Visible photonics

Photonic packaging

Cross-disciplinary teams

Matlab

Python

C

Data analysis

Education

PhD in Physics or Engineering

Tools

KLayout

GDSFactory

Matlab

Job description

PIC Design Intern - 995

We are seeking an onsite Photonic Integrated Circuit Design Intern in our Broomfield, CO location.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in a team of physicists and optical engineers supporting the development of commercial and research systems for quantum computing
• Design and develop integrated photonic components and systems in novel ways to deliver and manipulate light across the spectrum

YOU MUST HAVE:

• Must be currently enrolled in a Physics or Engineering PhD program intended on graduating on/after September 2027
• Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.
• Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person. defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status

WE VALUE:

• 3+ years’ of experience (advanced degree inclusive) with photonic integrated circuits (PIC) design using photonic simulation tools (Lumerical, RSoft, or similar guided mode and FDTD solvers) and layout tools (Klayout, GDSFactory, or similar) Preferred: experience with adjoint optimization and inverse design techniques
• Experience with design-for-manufacturing
• Experience with photonics fabrication processes and metrology
• Experience with materials used in visible photonics circuits and optics
• Experience in product development regarding photonic design, fabrication and/or packaging of PIC systems
• Experience working with cross-disciplinary teams (architecture, physics, fabrication, mechanical engineering, photonics) to develop solutions
• Broad understanding of optical principles and practices and experience applying this knowledge to projects
• Programming experience in Matlab, Python, C
• Experience with testing and data analysis (taking, plotting, analyzing, fitting and interpreting relevant data from optical testing experiments)
• Commitment to return to degree-program after the completion of the internship/co-op

Compensation & Benefits

The pay range for this role is $41 - $55 per hour. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.

Quantinuum is a leading quantum computing company delivering a full stack platform designed to make quantum computing deployable in real-world environments. With active engagements spanning pharmaceuticals, material science, financial services, government, industrial sectors, and leading academic and research institutions worldwide, we are helping organizations unlock the transformative potential of quantum computing.

Our global team of more than 800 employees includes many of the world's leading scientists, engineers, and researchers, with more than 70% of our technology team holding advanced degrees at the Master's or PhD level. Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Quantinuum operatesacross the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and Singapore.

By joining Quantinuum, you’ll help shape the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.

What’s in it for you?

We believe our people are our greatest strength and offer a comprehensive rewards package that supports your professional growth, well‑being, and long‑term success.

• For candidates located outside of this state, this role will include a housing stipend of $500 per check/bi‑weekly
• A competitive market rate and innovative, game‑changing work
• Flexible work schedule
• Employee discounts

Equal Opportunity Employer

Quantinuum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and provided equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, ancestry, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal. For more information about Quantinuum, please visit our website.

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know use the Lets talk contact form.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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