Research and Development Internship

Startupvalleys; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 17,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich Instruments is offering a 6-month Research and Development Internship starting early Spring 2027 in Zürich. You will join our R&D team to work on real-world problems in quantum computing, physics, electrical engineering, and computer science.

Two potential projects include high-density signal interconnects with RF design and high-speed optical links. Applicants should have hands-on lab experience and skills in RF, S-parameters, and Python.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing studies in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Experience with lab measurements and design work is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with R&D to solve real-world problems for customers.
• Contribute to design, modelling and prototyping for projects.

Skills

RF design

S-parameters

Simulation tools

Mechanical engineering

Lab work

3D EM

CAD/SolidWorks

PCB design

Python

Tools

HFSS/CST/openEMS

VNA measurements

Job description

# Research and Development InternshipResearchOriginal posting — from Zurich InstrumentsZurich Instruments is a technology leader in advanced test and measurement instruments and in control electronics for quantum computing. Our products are used in many challenging research fields by scientists all over the world and by leading high-tech companies worldwide. We help advance science and build the next generation of quantum computers.If you want to learn what’s “under the hood” of our instruments, join our highly skilled Research and Development (R&D) team for a full-time, 6-month internship starting Early Spring 2027. We offer positions for students in Quantum Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Science. Our internships are tailored to your experience and interests within our current projects. You will collaborate with our R&D team to solve real-world problems for our customers. Potential Project #1: High-Density Signal Interconnects Research and develop novel signal-line scaling methods for large-scale quantum computers. Model RF cables and advanced connectors, analyse signal integrity up to several GHz. Contribute to mechanical design, prototyping and lab characterisation. Required Skills: RF/high-speed design, S-parameters, simulation tools, mechanical engineering and hands-on lab work. Nice-to-Have Skills: 3D EM simulation (HFSS/CST/openEMS), 3D CAD/SolidWorks, PCB design, VNA measurements, Python. Potential Project #2: High-Speed Optical Links Characterise and optimise optical links for high-speed data transfer and synchronisation. Analyse phase noise, jitter and drift, build and test high-speed optical links, and compare commercial transceivers. Required Skills: RF & analogue electronics, phase noise/jitter, lab measurements, Python. Nice-to-Have Skills: Fibre optics/photonics, optical transceivers, FPGA or PCB design.