Mechanical Intern for Photonics Physics Package R&D

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Engineering Intern for Photonics Physics Package R&D. Location: Broomfield, Colorado, USA

Responsibilities:

• Support trapped-ion integrated photonics research and development.

• Assist with the design, construction, integration, and operation of cryogenic ultra-high vacuum (UHV) test systems used to evaluate and scale quantum computing technologies.

• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, detailed engineering drawings, and assembly documentation for custom mechanical components, fixtures, and test hardware.

• Collaborate with engineers and scientists to fabricate, assemble, troubleshoot, and improve experimental ion trap test systems.

• Collect and analyze data to validate hardware performance, reliability, and manufacturability;

• Support root cause investigations and failure analysis to identify design improvements and enhance system performance.

• Contribute to design reviews, engineering documentation, and configuration management processes.

• Work with the Integrated Photonics team to design and build fixtures, tooling, and test hardware for photonic device characterization and validation.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

• Expected graduation date after December 2027;

• Must have US work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship, including H-1B, F-1 OPT, TN, or other non-immigrant status.

• Due to US government national security requirements, applicants must not be nationals of the People's Republic of China or Russia unless they are also US citizens.

Preferred:

• Interest in vacuum systems, cryogenics, precision mechanics, optics, photonics, scientific instrumentation, and their applications in quantum computing.

• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to troubleshoot complex, multidisciplinary systems.

• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks or Onshape.

• Hands-on experience designing, fabricating, or assembling mechanical systems in laboratory, research, academic, or industrial settings.

• Familiarity with engineering drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), tolerance stack-up analysis, and design for manufacturing.

• Experience using rapid prototyping tools or working with machine shops and vendors;

• Familiarity with structural, thermal, vibration, or finite element analysis methods.

• Programming or scripting experience with Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar tools for automation, data analysis, or test equipment control.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Hourly pay: $27 to $36, depending on skills, educational background, professional experience, and qualifications.

• Housing stipend of $500 per biweekly paycheck for candidates located outside Colorado.

• Flexible work schedule.

• Employee discounts.

• Opportunity to work on advanced quantum computing, trapped-ion systems, and integrated photonics research.

• Professional development through collaborative work with experienced engineers and scientists.

Other Information:

• Employer: Quantinuum.

• Application deadline: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, with no specified deadline.

• Equal opportunity: Quantinuum is committed to an inclusive workplace and equal employment opportunities.

• Recruitment process: The company may use AI tools to assist with application reviews and assessments, but final hiring decisions are made by humans;

• Accessibility: Applicants can request reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process through the company's “Let's Talk” contact form.

• Company overview: Quantinuum develops full-stack quantum computing technologies for applications across pharmaceuticals, materials science, financial services, government, industry, and research.