Quantum Sensing Systems Intern

Quantum Brilliance Pty; Stuttgart; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Brilliance Pty in Stuttgart seeks an intern to support the quantum sensing team in development, integration, testing, and characterization of next-generation sensing technologies. The role focuses on laboratory-based engineering activities, experimental measurements, data analysis, prototype integration, and documentation.

You will work closely with hardware/electronics and physics teams to advance sensing systems, gain hands-on experience with instrumentation, and contribute to reports

Qualifications

• Background in physics, electrical engineering, mechatronics, engineering physics, or related technical field.
• Ability to work in a laboratory environment and document work accurately.
• Basic data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory-based measurements and characterization of sensing subsystems.
• Support prototype build, integration, bring-up, and troubleshooting.
• Collect and document experimental results with analysis.
• Assist with technical documentation and engineering records.

Skills

Laboratory work

Data analysis

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Physics or Electrical Engineering background

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

The intern will support the quantum sensing team in the development, integration, testing, and characterization of next-generation quantum sensing technologies. The role will involve laboratory-based engineering activities, experimental measurements, data analysis, prototype integration, and technical documentation. The position is expected to work closely with both the hardware/electronics and physics teams.

Key Accountabilities:

• Support hardware and electronics development activities under engineer supervision.
• Assist with laboratory measurements, testing, and characterization of sensing subsystems.
• Support prototype build, integration, bring-up, and troubleshooting activities.
• Assist with evaluation of optical, microwave, electronic, and packaging concepts for future sensing systems.
• Collect, analyse, and document experimental results.
• Support verification, validation, and prototype evaluation activities.
• Assist with technical documentation and engineering records.

Essential Technical Capabilities:

• Physics, electrical engineering, mechatronics, engineering physics, or related technical background.
• Ability to work in a laboratory environment.
• Basic data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to document technical work.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple technical disciplines.

Desirable Technical Capabilities:

• Experience with laboratory instrumentation and measurements.
• Electronics development or testing experience.
• Exposure to optics, photonics, RF/microwave systems, or sensing technologies.
• Python, MATLAB, or equivalent technical computing tools.
• Experience with experimental design and data analysis.