Mechanical Engineering Intern (Quantum Computing)

Location: On-site in Broomfield, Colorado, United States. Candidates must be U.S. Persons: U.S. citizens, permanent residents or green card holders, or workers granted asylum or refugee status. Candidates must not be nationals of the People's Republic of China or Russia unless they are also U.S. citizens.

Salary: $27–$39 per hour.

Company

hirify.global delivers a full-stack quantum computing platform for real-world applications across pharmaceuticals, materials science, financial services, government, industrial sectors, and academic and research institutions.

What you will do

• Design, build, integrate, and test passive and active opto-mechanical systems and components for quantum computers.
• Develop solutions for monitoring and automating optical and opto-mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with optical design, opto-mechanical design, and integrated photonics teams to improve system performance.
• Perform component and subsystem characterization, mechanical analysis, precision alignment, and optical testing.
• Collect, analyze, graph, interpret, and present experimental and production data to support engineering decisions and design improvements.
• Maintain engineering documentation, test reports, and design records and support prototype builds, new product introduction, and production readiness.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program and graduating in December 2027 or later.
• Must meet the U.S. Person requirement: U.S. citizen, permanent resident or green card holder, or worker granted asylum or refugee status.
• Must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless also a U.S. citizen.

Nice to have

• Currently pursuing a Mechanical Engineering program.
• Experience with mechanical design programs such as SolidWorks or Onshape.
• Experience with finite element analysis tools such as SolidWorks Simulation, Onshape Simulation, ANSYS, COMSOL, or similar.
• Analytical, troubleshooting, communication, presentation, and technical documentation skills, with the ability to manage multiple technical priorities in a fast-paced research and manufacturing environment.
• Background in opto-mechanical system design and integration, laser characterization, optical metrology, precision alignment, opto-mechanical assembly, and engineering problem solving.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements supporting work-life balance.
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and student loan repayment benefit.
• Equity opportunities, paid time off, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays annually.
• Paid parental leave and employee discount programs.