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Metasurface Resonant Photonic Design Intern - 988

QuantinuumUS Broomfield🇺🇸United States

Why this role stands out

This on-site internship offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge photonic design within a renowned quantum computing company, with competitive hourly pay between $41-$55. You'll thrive here if you're an eager entry-level candidate passionate about developing innovative solutions and gaining invaluable experience in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Don't miss out on this chance to grow your career in a groundbreaking field!

Quick overview

Salary$41 - $55/hr
SeniorityEntry Level
Employment typeInternship/Student
Work modeOn Site
LocationUS Broomfield, United States
MATLABPythonQuantum Computing

Job description

We are seeking an onsite Metasurface Resonant Photonic Design Intern in our Broomfield, CO location.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, simulate, and optimize resonant photonic devices.
  • Collaborate with larger photonics and optics teams to develop novel and impactful photonic devices

YOU MUST HAVE:

  • Currently enrolled in a Physics or Engineering PhD program intended on graduating on/after August 2027
  • 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.
  • 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

WE VALUE:

  • 3+ years’ experience (PhD inclusive) with computational modeling of photonic devices
  • Experience with modeling and design of photonic devices using resonant mechanisms such as quasi-bound states in the continuum, Fano resonances, Mie resonances, guided mode resonances, non-local metasurfaces, etc.
  • Experience with photonic modeling tools such as COMSOL (or other FEM), Lumerical, tidy3D (or other FDTD), RCWA (various)
  • Experience with scientific coding tools (MATLAB, Python, etc.)
  • Willingness and ability to communicate and collaborate with a larger team
  • Interpersonal skills: cross-group and cross-culture collaboration
  • Openness to learning new computational methods and software, and enthusiasm for problem solving
  • Commitment to return to degree-program after the completion of the internship/co-op
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.

  • 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

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 use the Lets talk contact form.

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

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