Optics R&D Technician Intern

Job Description

Job Title: Optics R&D Technician Intern. Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Responsibilities:

• Work with engineers, physicists, and technicians to advance trapped-ion quantum computing technologies
• Help set up a new optics and photonics lab, including optical, mechanical, and electronics systems
• Design, build, test, and align optical systems such as lasers and imaging systems;
• Support planning, development, maintenance, and management of the lab facility
• Provide technical support to resolve lab and equipment issues and implement corrective actions
• Prepare engineering specifications, standard operating procedures, and documentation for operation and maintenance
• Assist Procurement and Materials Management in acquiring and tracking lab equipment and infrastructure
• Partner with Environment, Health and Safety teams to ensure compliance with safety protocols;
• Monitor laboratory conditions such as temperature and humidity and coordinate with Facilities when needed
• Work in a lab environment and lift up to 25 pounds when required

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a quantum technician training program before the internship begins
• Graduating or completing a technical training program on or after 2026
• Must be a U.S. Person, including U.S. citizen, permanent resident, green card holder, asylum status, or refugee status
• Must not be a national of the People’s Republic of China or Russia unless also a U.S. citizen, due to U.S. national security requirements

Preferred:

• 2 or more years of experience in an optics lab environment
• 5 or more years of technical experience, including degree-related experience
• Hands-on experience building and testing optical systems with knowledge of lasers, free-space optics, fiber optics, micro-optics, and imaging systems
• Experience building experimental setups from scratch;
• Ability to follow technical drawings, work instructions, and test protocols
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Experience with mechanical design or CAD systems
• Strong communication and teamwork skills;
• Interest in obtaining certifications related to facilities, hazardous materials, laser safety officer, or safety supervision

Benefits and Compensation:

• Hourly pay range of $23 to $27, based on skills, education, and experience
• $500 housing stipend per bi-weekly check for candidates located outside the state
• Flexible work schedule;
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity to work on innovative and industry-leading quantum computing systems
• Exposure to a global team advancing high-performance quantum hardware

Other Information:

• Employment is subject to passing pre-employment screening checks
• Equal opportunity employer with inclusive hiring practices;
• AI tools may be used to assist in parts of the hiring process, but final decisions are made by humans
• Candidates can request more information about how their data is processed by contacting the company