Opto-Mechanical Engineering Intern
Posted on 9/12/2025
Quantinuum
Compensation Overview
$27 - $32/hr
Broomfield, CO, USA
In Person
Candidates located outside of Colorado will receive a housing stipend of up to $1000/month.
Salary Range: 27 to 32 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)
We are seeking an Opto-Mechanical Engineering Intern in our Broomfield, CO Location.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, build and lab testing of passive and active opto-mechanical systems and component testing for quantum computers, including opto-mechanical prototype maturation and design for producibility goals.
- Perform performance analysis, qualification/inspection reports and comparison of different approaches/designs with respect to key figures of merit including trade studies
- Collaborate with the larger optical design, opto-mechanical design, and integrated photonics teams and provide creative solutions for better performance.
- Monitoring and automation of optical and opto-mechanical systems
YOU MUST HAVE:
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program
- Graduating on or after 2026
- 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:
- Individuals pursuing Engineering / Optics / Physics graduate programs
- Experience with theoretical and practical aspects of imaging and laser optics, including micro-optics
- Experience with scientific programming languages or optical simulation tools such as Matlab, Python, COMSOL, or similar
- Interpersonal skills: cross-group and cross-culture collaboration
- Experience with optical design programs such as Code V, Zemax, Lighttools, FRED, or similar.
- Experience with Mechanical design programs such as Solid Works or Onshape
- Commitment to return to degree-program after the completion of the internship/co-op
What is in it for you?
· For candidates located outside of this state, this role will include a housing stipend of up to $1000/month
· A competitive market rate and innovative, game-changing work
· Flexible work schedule
· Employee discounts
About Us:
Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, driving breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-generation quantum AI. With a team of more than 600 employees, including more than 420 of them being scientists and engineers, we are leading the worldwide quantum computing revolution.
By uniting best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware, our integrated full-stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries.
As we celebrate the International Year of Quantum, there has never been a more exciting time to be part of this rapidly evolving field. By joining Quantinuum, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.
Visit our news pages to learn more about Quantinuum and our scientific breakthroughs and achievements: https://www.quantinuum.com/news
Please note that employment with us is subject to successfully passing our pre-employment screening checks. We are an inclusive equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal
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