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Mechanical Engineering Intern for Photonics Physics Package R&D - 996

US Broomfield, CO💼 Internship🗓 2026-09-17 → 2026-09-25

Core

Design, build, and operate cryogenic ultra-high vacuum test systems and custom mechanical fixtures for trapped-ion quantum computing R&D.

Role type

Mechanical Engineering Intern (Quantum Photonics)

Builds

Cryogenic UHV test systems, custom mechanical components, fixtures, and test hardware for quantum computing.

Domain

Quantum Computing / Photonics / Cryogenics

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

3D CAD modeling, engineering drawing creation, vacuum system design, cryogenic system operation, mechanical assembly, failure analysis, GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, rapid prototyping, machine shop coordination, structural/thermal/vibration analysis, Python/MATLAB/LabVIEW scripting

Preferred skills

Experience with SolidWorks or Onshape, familiarity with design for manufacturing principles, experience with finite element analysis

Responsibilities

Support design, build, integration, and operation of cryogenic UHV test systems; Create and maintain 3D CAD models and assembly documentation; Collaborate on fabrication, assembly, and troubleshooting of ion trap test systems; Collect and analyze data to validate hardware performance; Contribute to root cause investigations and failure analysis; Participate in design reviews and configuration management; Design and build fixtures and tooling for photonic device characterization.

Seniority

Intern

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