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Internship Opportunities with Quantinuum 2026 - UK/Germany

Quantinuum United Kingdom

Salary

US$24 – US$35 ph

Job Type
Internship
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Entry
Education
Phd
Posted
22 Apr 2026 (Last month)

Benefits

Housing stipend ($500 per check/bi-weekly for out-of-state candidates) Flexible work schedule Employee discounts
We are seeking aPhD Intern in Trapped-Ion Quantum Computing Theory in ourBroomfield,Colorado location. All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. We are seeking aPhD Intern in Trapped-Ion Quantum Computing Theory in ourBroomfield,Colorado location. All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Apply previous experience in research to help measure and improve quantum computers using trapped ions as qubits
  • You will work alongside teams of scientists to bring new concepts to life.
  • You will be responsible for working in a research environment to collect data on system performance, characterizing device characteristics, and propose methods for improvements.
  • YOU MUST HAVE:

  • Currently enrolled in a PhD program
  • Graduating on/after December 2026
  • Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person. defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status
  • Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.
  • WE VALUE:

  • 2+ years’ experience (PhD inclusive) involving one or more of the following areas: atomic physics, quantum benchmarking, quantum information, quantum computing.
  • Experience performing simulation and modeling to inform experiments
  • Experience with constructing quantum circuits
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, with published results within their field of research
  • We are seeking a PhD Intern in Trapped-Ion Quantum Computing Theory in our Broomfield, Colorado location. All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.What is in it for you?-For candidates located outside of this state, this role will include a housing stipend of $500 per check/bi-weekly -A competitive market rate and innovative, game-changing work-Flexible work schedule-Employee discounts
    About Us:Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing. The company’s quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. Quantinuum’s over 650 employees, including 400+ scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are driving the quantum computing revolution. By uniting best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware, our integrated full-stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries. By joining Quantinuum, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.
    Visit our news pages to learn more about Quantinuum and our scientific breakthroughs and achievements: https://www.quantinuum.com/newsQuantinuum Intro Video: The Future of Quantum Computing
    Please note that employment with us is subject to successfully passing our pre-employment screening checks. We are an inclusive equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal What is in it for you? -For candidates located outside of this state, this role will include a housing stipend of $500 per check/bi-weekly -A competitive market rate and innovative, game-changing work -Flexible work schedule -Employee discounts About Us: Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing. The company’s quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. Quantinuum’s over 650 employees, including 400+ scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are driving the quantum computing revolution. By uniting best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware, our integrated full-stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries. By joining Quantinuum, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible. Visit our news pages to learn more about Quantinuum and our scientific breakthroughs and achievements: https://www.quantinuum.com/news Quantinuum Intro Video: The Future of Quantum Computing Please note that employment with us is subject to successfully passing our pre-employment screening checks. We are an inclusive equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal

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