Mechanical/Process Engineering Intern

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical/Process Engineering Intern. Location: Broomfield, Colorado, USA

Responsibilities:

• Support the design and development of cryogenic cooling systems.

• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to develop solutions that meet changing system and operational requirements.

• Support engineering activities with suppliers and manufacturing partners.

• Assist with fabrication, assembly, testing, and system integration;

• Participate in design reviews.

• Support verification and validation activities.

• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

• Help develop safe and reliable cryogenic systems and supporting infrastructure.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree.

• Expected graduation date must be after December 2027.
• Must meet the employer's U.S. Person requirement due to contractual requirements. This includes:
  • U.S. citizens.
  • U.S. permanent residents or Green Card holders;
  • Individuals granted asylum or refugee status.

• Due to U.S. Government national security requirements, candidates must not be nationals of the People's Republic of China or Russia unless they are also U.S. citizens.

Preferred:

• Pursuing a degree in:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Physics
  • A related technical field

• Continued enrollment in a degree program after completing the internship.
• Coursework or practical experience in:
  • Thermodynamics
  • Fluid systems
  • Heat transfer
  • Cryogenics
  • Vacuum systems
  • Instrumentation
  • Controls

• Experience with CAD or engineering analysis tools, such as SolidWorks or Onshape.

• Familiarity with instrumentation, data acquisition, controls, or automation.

• Programming experience with Python, C++, PLCs, or similar technologies.

• Academic achievement with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Salary:

• Hourly pay range: $27 to $39.

• Actual compensation depends on skills, educational background, professional experience, and other relevant qualifications.

Benefits:

• Housing stipend of $500 per bi-weekly paycheck for candidates located outside Colorado.

• Flexible work schedule.

• Employee discounts.

• Opportunity to work on advanced quantum computing technology.

Additional Information:

• Candidates applying for safety-sensitive positions must complete a pre-employment drug test.

• Quantinuum may use AI tools to support parts of its recruitment process, including resume review and application analysis. These tools assist the recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are made by people;

• Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace.