We are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern in our Brooklyn Park, MN Location.
All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Support On-Premises Projects and Operations Group efforts in deploying quantum computers
- Collaborate with engineers and scientists to improve Quantinuum’s ability to build, deploy, and/or maintain complex systems
- Assist with mechanical design, analysis, and problem-solving for deployed systems and equipment
- Create and maintain CAD models, detailed engineering drawings, and assembly documentation
- Apply engineering fundamentals to troubleshoot technical challenges and recommend solutions
YOU MUST HAVE:
- Enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree Program
- Required: Graduating on/after 2027
- 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:
- Strong problem-solving skills with a willingness to troubleshoot complex multidisciplinary systems
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience with CAD software such as Onshape
- Hands-on experience designing, fabricating, or assembling mechanical systems in a laboratory, research, academic, or industry setting
- Familiarity with engineering drawings, GD&T, and design for manufacturing principles
- Experience with rapid prototyping tools such as 3D printing
- Ability to apply engineering tools and methodologies (e.g., FEA, thermal, stress, EMI analysis) to solve technical problems
- Programming or scripting experience (Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar) for analysis
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$27 - $36 an hour
Compensation & Benefits:
The pay range for this role is $27 - $36 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.
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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 early-career position sits within physical hardware engineering and operations, supporting the mechanical design, assembly, and maintenance of specialized hardware systems. Operating alongside cross-functional technical teams, the role assists engineers and scientists in converting conceptual hardware requirements into documented CAD models, technical drawings, and physical assemblies. By contributing to fundamental mechanical analysis and system troubleshooting, personnel in this function enable senior development teams to build, scale, and maintain complex hardware infrastructure in deployment environments.
Quantum ecosystem relevance:
The role contributes to enabling infrastructure by supporting the physical packaging, structural stability, and operational deployment of complex quantum computing architectures. Quantum processors depend on precisely engineered mechanical housing, thermal management assemblies, and physical support structures to maintain operational integrity. Early-career engineering support in mechanical prototyping and documentation facilitates the physical deployment and long-term maintenance of these hardware systems, helping bridge theoretical system designs with operational, on-premises physical installations.
Capability signals:
- Proficiency in computer-aided design software for modeling complex mechanical components and subassemblies
- Practical application of mechanical engineering principles to system troubleshooting and analysis
- Ability to generate standardized engineering drawings, documentation, and geometric dimensioning specifications
- Experience with physical fabrication techniques and rapid prototyping tools like additive manufacturing
- Foundation in multi-physics simulation tools including finite element, thermal, or stress analysis