Quantinuum
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
(on-site)
Posted
6 days ago
Salary
$23.00 - $27.00
Salary - Type
Hourly Wage
Job Function
Other
Description
Optics R&D Technician Intern - 689
We are seeking an Optics R&D Technician Intern in our Albuquerque, NM, location.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with a team of engineers, physicists, and technicians to advance trapped-ion quantum computing technologies
- Help set up an optics and photonics lab in collaboration with other technical and R&D colleagues, including optical, mechanical, electronics, and other technical systems
- Participate in designing, building, testing and alignment of optical systems, including lasers and imaging systems
- Collaborate with colleagues to provide support on planning, development, maintenance, and management of a new lab facility
- Provide technical expertise and support to colleagues, assisting with the resolution of lab- and equipment-related issues and implementing corrective actions as necessary
- Prepare detailed engineering specifications, standard operating procedures, and other documentation required for the operation, maintenance, and repair of optical, mechanical, and electronics systems
- Support Procurement and Materials Management in acquiring and tracking technical equipment and infrastructure through phases of building, expanding, and maintaining the lab
- Partner with Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) to ensure adherence to safety protocols
- Monitor and support maintaining key metrics in the laboratory such temperature and humidity, and request help from and work with Facilities as needed
- Ability to lift 25 pounds and work in a lab environment
YOU MUST HAVE:
- Must be enrolled in a quantum technician training program prior to internship
- Graduating or completing technical training program on/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:
- 2+ years in an optics lab environment preferred
- 5+ years technical experience, degree-inclusive preferred
- Hands-on skills building and testing optical systems and an understanding of underlying principles of optics, such as lasers, free-space optics, fiber optics, micro-optics, imaging systems, etc.
- Experience building experimental apparatus from scratch
- Experience following work instructions, drawings, and test protocols
- Highly organized and attention to detail on both administrative and technical tasks
- Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook
- Some experience with mechanical design/CAD systems
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
- Interest in getting certificates/licenses for facilities and/or safety practices such as hazardous materials, laser safety officer, safety supervisor
Compensation & Benefits:
Non-Incentive Eligible
The pay range for this role is $23 - $27 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.
What is in it for you?
-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
About Us:
Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing. The company's quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. Quantinuum's over 650 employees, including 400+ scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are driving the 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.
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
$23 - $27 an hour
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Job ID: 82578403