FAQs
What is the location of the PhD - Metasurface Design Intern position?
The position is located in Broomfield, CO.
What educational qualification is required for this internship?
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a PhD program and graduating after December 2024.
Are only U.S. citizens eligible to apply for this position?
Due to contractual requirements, applicants must be U.S. persons, which includes U.S. citizens, permanent residents or green card holders, and individuals granted asylum or refugee status.
What level of experience is preferred for applicants?
The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience (including PhD work) with computational modeling of photonic devices, with a strong preference for experience in modeling resonant photonic devices.
What tools and skills are preferred for modeling in this role?
Experience with metasurface modeling and design, as well as photonic modeling tools such as COMSOL, Lumerical, and RCWA, is strongly preferred. Proficiency in scientific coding tools like MATLAB and Python is also valued.
Is collaboration required in this role?
Yes, candidates should have a willingness and ability to communicate and collaborate with a larger team.
What kind of support does Quantinuum provide to interns?
Quantinuum offers a competitive salary, flexible work schedules, employer-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance, equity, a 401k retirement savings plan, paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, paid parental leave, and employee discounts.
Is there an opportunity for growth and learning in this internship?
Yes, there is an openness to learning new computational methods and software, as well as a focus on problem-solving.
Is this position eligible for incentives?
No, this position is non-incentive eligible.
What is the commitment expected from interns after the internship?
Interns are expected to commit to returning to their degree program after completing the internship.