Systems Engineering Intern - 1048

Quantinuum; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Job summary

Quantinuum in Broomfield, CO, is seeking a Systems Engineering Intern for Summer 2027. The role targets a student entering their senior year or a graduate student in systems engineering or related fields.

Responsibilities include test development, system modeling, interface definition, and requirements allocation for next‑generation quantum computing systems. Must be U.S. person due to security requirements and be willing to work on-site in summer 2027.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s, master’s or PhD program and graduating in 2027 or later.
• U.S. person due to contractual requirements (citizen, permanent resident or green card holder).
• Due to national security requirements, PRC or Russian nationals must be U.S. citizens to be eligible.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute tests for next‑generation systems, including writing test code, building test pipelines, and documenting results.
• Support design, assembly, and validation of test hardware used to evaluate system performance and interfaces.
• Create SysML models to support interface control, system architecture, and cross‑functional communication.
• Assist with requirements decomposition, allocation, traceability, and verification planning.

Skills

Communication skills

On-site work ability

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD student

Graduating 2027 or later

Tools

Python

MATLAB

LabVIEW

SysML/Cameo/MagicDraw

Job description

We are seeking a Systems Engineering Intern in our Broomfield, CO location to join our team in Broomfield, Colorado for Summer 2027. This internship is intended for a technically strong student entering their senior year of an undergraduate program or a graduate student currently pursuing a degree in systems engineering or a related technical field.

This role is designed for an emerging systems engineer who is eager to build hands‑on experience across test development, system modeling, interface definition, and/or requirements allocation for next-generation quantum computing systems.

All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre‑employment drug test.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute tests for next-generation systems, including writing test code, building test pipelines, and documenting results
• Support the design, assembly, and validation of test hardware used to evaluate system performance and interfaces
• Create SysML models to support interface control, system architecture, and cross-functional communication
• Assist with requirements decomposition, allocation, traceability, and verification planning

YOU MUST HAVE:

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s, master’s or PhD Program
• Graduating on/after 2027
• 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
• 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.

WE VALUE:

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work onsite at Quantinuum’s Broomfield, Colorado location during Summer 2027
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar engineering/test automation tools
• Familiarity with SysML, Cameo, MagicDraw, or other modeling tools
• Exposure to requirements management tools or practices
• Coursework or project experience involving complex engineered systems, controls, embedded systems, optics, cryogenics, robotics, aerospace systems, or quantum technologies

$27 - $36 an hour

Compensation & Benefits:

The pay range for this role is $27 - $36 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 operates across 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.

Role context:

This early‑career position exists within systems engineering workflows to support hardware and software integration for complex technology platforms. Operating under the direction of senior engineering staff, the role assists in defining interface requirements, modeling system architectures, and executing verification routines. By helping establish clear technical baselines and traceability across multidisciplinary development teams, individuals in this function contribute to structured hardware‑software alignment and support orderly testing cycles throughout the broader product engineering lifecycle.

Quantum ecosystem relevance:

The role contributes to enabling infrastructure by applying rigorous systems engineering methodologies to complex quantum computing hardware and control platforms. As quantum architectures incorporate intricate optical, cryogenic, and electronic subsystems, structured interface management and systematic testing become critical for overall system stability. Positioned within technical operations, this function helps maintain architectural discipline and verification standards, supporting the translation of complex experimental physical assemblies into integrated, scalable quantum processing infrastructure.

Capability signals:

• Application of systems engineering principles to multi-component technical architectures
• Development and execution of automated test scripts and verification routines
• System architecture modeling using standardized graphical modeling languages and frameworks
• Technical requirement allocation, decomposition, and verification planning across complex projects
• Multidisciplinary technical integration spanning hardware, software, and physical experimental systems