Quantum Optics Engineering Intern - Lab Design & Testing

Quantinuum; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Competitive compensation

Flexible schedule

Employee discounts

Job summary

Quantinuum in Broomfield, CO is seeking an Optics Engineering Intern. You will design, build, and test opto-mechanical components for quantum computers, collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance performance.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, laser characterization, and systems automation. Applicants must be enrolled in a bachelor’s program, graduate after 2027, and meet U.S. person requirements. Housing stipends may be offered for non-local candidates.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program
• Graduating December 2027 or later
• U.S. Person due to contractual requirements
• National security requirements may restrict non-U.S. nationals

Responsibilities

• Design, build and lab test passive and active opto-mechanical systems and component testing for quantum computers
• Perform performance analyses and write qualification/inspection reports
• Collaborate with optical design and photonics teams to improve performance
• Monitor and automate optical and opto-mechanical systems
• Set up lasers, characterize and optimize systems

Skills

Optics knowledge

Lab testing

Programming (MATLAB/Python)

Imaging & laser optics

Education

Bachelor’s degree (enrolled)

Tools

Code V

Zemax

LightTools

FRED

SolidWorks

Onshape

MATLAB

Python

COMSOL

Job description

Quantinuum in Broomfield, CO is seeking an Optics Engineering Intern. You will design, build, and test opto-mechanical components for quantum computers, collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance performance.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, laser characterization, and systems automation. Applicants must be enrolled in a bachelor’s program, graduate after 2027, and meet U.S. person requirements. Housing stipends may be offered for non-local candidates.