We are seeking an onsite Metasurface Resonant PhotonicDesign Intern in our Broomfield, CO location.
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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
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$41 - $55 an hour
Compensation & Benefits:
The pay range for this role is $41 - $55 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.
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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 operatesacross 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.
QUANTUM ROLE CONTEXT | Appended by Quantum.Jobs v2
Role context:
This role exists to support the modeling, numerical simulation, and structural evaluation of advanced optical components within specialized physical hardware engineering teams. Situated between computational physics research and integrated optics development, the position assists in evaluating sub-wavelength optical behavior and resonant mechanisms. Individuals in this capacity perform numerical modeling to help higher-level optics teams establish viable physical parameters for customized light-manipulation components, ensuring experimental device designs align with broader system integration objectives.
Quantum ecosystem relevance:
The role contributes to enabling hardware infrastructure by supporting the development of specialized photonic components used for precise optical routing, light manipulation, and laser delivery in hardware platforms. Tailored optical devices are essential for controlling trapped ions and other optical quantum systems. By validating sub-wavelength resonant structures through electromagnetic simulations, this function assists engineering teams in refining physical hardware sub-assemblies critical for scalable optical control and quantum system operation.
Capability signals:
- Advanced computational modeling of electromagnetic wave behavior and specialized resonant optical structures
- Finite element method and finite-difference time-domain simulation for integrated photonics evaluation
- Scientific programming proficiency for automated data analysis and numerical device modeling workflows
- Structural optimization of sub-wavelength optical components within multidisciplinary physical engineering projects
- Technical evaluation of specialized optical resonant phenomena for novel light-matter interaction applications
