Systems Engineering Intern - 1048

Lever, Inc.; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Flexible work schedule

Employee discounts

Job summary

Quantinuum in Broomfield, Colorado is seeking a Systems Engineering Intern for Summer 2027. The role targets senior undergraduates or graduate students in systems engineering or related fields, with hands-on exposure to testing, modeling, and requirements allocation for quantum systems.

Applicants must be enrolled in a relevant degree program and graduating on/after 2027. The position requires onsite work in Broomfield, with a housing stipend possible for non-residents and a competitive pay

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor’s/master’s/PhD in systems engineering or related field
• Graduating on/after 2027
• U.S. Person due to contractual requirements (citizen, permanent resident, or green card holder)
• U.S. government national security restrictions apply

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

Python

MATLAB

LabVIEW

strong written communication

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD candidate

Tools

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.

• 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

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.

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 using the Lets talk contact form.

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