Cleanroom Prototyping Engineer Intern

Mesa Quantum Systems • Albuquerque, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Mesa Quantum is building the manufacturing backbone of the quantum sensing economy. We develop chip-scale quantum sensors that enable resilient Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) in GPS-denied environments-critical for national security, infrastructure, and next-generation autonomous systems.
We are seeking a Cleanroom Prototyping Engineer to support early-stage device development and fabrication efforts within regional nanofabrication facilities in Albuquerque, NM.
This role focuses on experimental builds, device iteration, and fabrication process refinement for quantum photonic hardware. The engineer will work within shared-user cleanroom environments and collaborate closely with Colorado-based R&D teams to translate design concepts into physical prototypes and refine fabrication pathways.
This position is ideal for an engineer who thrives in hands-on fabrication environments and enjoys bridging design intent with manufacturable reality.

Requirements

• In your last semester or have obtained a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline
• Strong documentation discipline and experimental rigor
• Comfort working in iterative, development-focused environments

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating within shared-user or research nanofabrication facilities preferred
• Familiarity with photolithography, deposition, etch, metrology, or related microfabrication processes

Responsibilities

• Execute device fabrication and prototyping within shared-user nanofabrication facilities
• Develop, document, and refine fabrication process flows for photonic and quantum hardware components
• Conduct metrology and process characterization to support device performance analysis
• Collaborate with R&D teams to iterate device designs and fabrication approaches
• Identify fabrication-related performance drivers and recommend process improvements
• Maintain strict compliance with cleanroom safety and facility protocols
• Contribute to documentation that supports future scale-up and technology transfer

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern