Project Engineering Intern

Job Description

Job Title: Project Engineering Intern (Program Management Technical Intern) – 783. Location: Broomfield, Colorado, USA

Responsibilities:

• Support cross-functional quantum hardware programs by coordinating work across scientists, engineers, and project teams
• Track tasks, deliverables, and schedules to keep research and development activities organized
• Maintain structured technical documentation including notes from builds, experiments, and meetings
• Assist program managers with planning, scheduling, monitoring, and process improvements
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers on quantum hardware integration efforts;
• Support creation and implementation of project management tools and solutions for technical teams
• Provide hands-on support for hardware builds, experiments, and debugging activities when needed
• Own a defined project that results in a final technical and business presentation
• Ensure clear communication of progress, findings, and documentation across teams

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD program
• At least 1 year of hardware laboratory experience, including academic coursework;
• Strong interest in quantum computing, physics, optics, engineering, or related technical fields
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary technical environment

Preferred:

• Degree focus in physics, optics, engineering, or related discipline
• Graduation expected between December 2026 and June 2027
• Hands-on experience in hardware laboratory environments;
• Interest in quantum computing and project management practices
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills in research settings

Benefits and Compensation:

• Hourly pay range: 27 to 36 USD per hour, based on experience and qualifications
• Housing stipend of 500 USD per pay period for eligible candidates outside the local area
• Flexible work schedule;
• Competitive market-based compensation
• Employee discount programs
• Exposure to advanced quantum computing hardware and research environments

Additional Information:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. person, including U.S. citizen, permanent resident, green card holder, or approved refugee or asylum status
• Certain nationality restrictions apply due to U.S. government contractual requirements
• Work involves collaboration with global teams across multiple countries including the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and Japan
• Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer and follows fair hiring practices without discrimination;
• Final hiring decisions are made by humans, although AI tools may assist in early recruitment screening