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The Monarch Quantum Summer Internship Program offers students the opportunity to work on cutting‑edge technology shaping the future of quantum computing. Interns join multidisciplinary teams and contribute to real engineering projects that support our quantum hardware, software, and system‑level development efforts.

As a Monarch intern, you may help design or test opto-mechanical components, build experimental setups, develop control or automation software, analyze system performance, or support integration of quantum‑safe technologies—depending on your background and interests. Interns collaborate closely with experienced engineers and researchers while gaining hands‑on experience in a fast‑moving, industry‑focused environment.

We encourage applications from students who are curious, motivated, and excited to apply their technical skills to emerging quantum photonic technologies. Opportunities are available for students at the bachelor's, master’s and PhD levels.

• Develop a test fixture for assessing the stability of opto‑mechanical bonds & assemblies and perform stability experiments. The intern will define test goals & requirements, execute mechanical & optical design of a fixture and test station, facilitate material procurement, build the assembly, execute testing, compile results, and deliver a presentation to engineering leadership. The intern will also participate in ongoing projects to gain exposure in a professional, high precision engineering environment.
• Work hands‑on with an optically pumped semiconductor laser (OPSL) system in an ISO-7 (Class 10,000) cleanroom laboratory, collaborating with and mentored by junior and senior engineers as well as senior management. Intern project opportunities in this role include, but are not limited to, material characterization; device‑level semiconductor laser characterization such as spectral analysis and power‑efficiency measurements; and optical and thermal modeling using tools such as Zemax, COMSOL, Solid Works, and ANSYS.
  
  Interns will gain practical experience across the full development cycle, from simulation and design through laboratory testing and analysis.
• Contribute to the optical design of components and lenses for next‑generation laser modules. Interns will help develop and design test stations used to evaluate both individual components and full module assemblies. The role includes hands‑on intern involvement in building and operating these test stations to collect and analyze performance data. The intern will also support the development and validation of new design methodologies for laser module engineering
• Support the development of advanced automated pick‑and‑place routines for a fully integrated robotic cell consisting of multiple 6‑DOF industrial robots. The project includes designing, implementing, and testing motion control algorithms that improve accuracy, speed, and reliability of component handling within the automated cell. The intern will collaborate with robotics engineers to develop end‑to‑end workflows, including path planning, error detection, sensor integration, and automation sequencing.
  
  In addition, the intern will help evaluate system performance, optimize cycle times, and contribute to documentation and validation of the robotic software stack.
• Design a reliability test station for cutting‑edge photonics components. Develop requirements, procure parts, and build a test system that allows a laser to auto‑focus into a micron‑sized target. Interns will utilize CAD software to design the test layout and work directly to set up the experiment in a cleanroom laser laboratory environment. They will write a script in python or Lab View to perform the auto‑focusing calibration…