Photonic Integrated Circuits Characterisation Intern (H1/2027)

Quandela; Massy; Híbrido; EUR 13.000 - 16.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Swile Card

50% transportation costs

Possibility of remote work

Internship allowance €1,200–€1,400 per

1.5 days off per month

Resumo da vaga

Quandela in Massy, Île-de-France, France invites you to join the Photonic Integrated Circuits (PIC) team as an internship focused on characterisation of PIC components and systems for QPU development. The role focuses on optical and electrical measurements, data analysis with Python, and design support for fabrication.

You will perform optical packaging, CAD design, and develop software to automate measurements while collaborating in a multidisciplinary team.

Qualificações

• Enrolment for the duration of the internship in a MSc in Physics, Telecom/Electronics Engineering, Photonics, Quantum Technology or closely related field.
• Strong knowledge of photonic integrated circuits and how to benchmark photonic devices.
• Experience with standard optics laboratory equipment and Python scripting for automation.

Responsabilidades

• Optical measurement of PICs using bulk optics and fibre components, with automation.
• Electrical probing of PICs and optical packaging.
• Python scripting for data analysis and measurement automation.
• CAD design for fabrication of mechanical pieces to support setups.
• Development of electronics for equipment control.

Conhecimentos

Strong data analysis

Problem solving

Scientific communication in English

Team collaboration

Independent lab work

Python scripting

Formação

MSc in Physics/Telecom/Electronics/Photonics

Ferramentas

Lasers

Bulk optics

Optical fibres

Micro-positioning stages

CAD design

Descrição da vaga

About Quandela:

Quandela stands as a global leader in quantum computing, driven by groundbreaking technology and a strategic vision for scaling quantum solutions. The company’s unique ability to offer both hardware and software solutions, along with its commitment to build energy efficient datacentres and scalability, positions it to play a key role in the next wave of innovation, and in many strategic and sovereign industrial sectors.

Join Us at the Forefront of Quantum Computing Innovation

Description of the Team

Thisinternshipwill take place within the Photonic Integrated Circuits (PIC) team at Quandela. The team works on the production and development of optical processors used in Quandela's QPUs, playing a central role in their performance and scalability.

The PIC team covers several aspects of photonic chip development. Part of the team focuses on the design of next-generationPICs,typically carrying out electromagnetic and thermal simulations and preparing layouts for fabrication in collaboration with external foundries. Simultaneously, the team continuously improves upon previous photonic building blocks through iterative fabrication and in-house characterisation.

Characterisation is a critical activity at multiple points in the PIC production process: evaluating individual components, validating production-ready chips (both electrically and optically) and testing them post-packaging. The characterisation team also typically perform the optical packaging required to connect the chip to the rest of the QPU.

Thisinternshipwill be focused on the characterisation activities of the PIC team, directly contributing to the evaluation and optimisation of photonic components and systems.

Your Key Responsibilities

Depending on your prior experience and the duration of theinternship, you can expect to be involved in some of the following activities:

• Optical measurement of PICs using standard bulk-optics and fibre components, manual and motorised stages, CW lasers, polarisation control and driving electronics
• Electrical probing of PICs using DC and RF probes
• Optical packaging of PICs
• Python scripting for measurement automation and data analysis
• CAD design for fabrication of mechanical pieces to complement the existing setups
• Development of electronics for equipment control

• Enrolment for the duration of theinternshipin a MSc in Physics, Telecom/ Electronics Engineering, Photonics, Quantum Technology or a closely related field. This position is only valid with an Intern Agreement.
• General knowledge of how a photonic integrated circuit works, what some of the main integrated components are, which figures of merit are typically used to benchmark photonic devices and how this characterisation is performed
• Demonstrable experience using standard optics/ photonics laboratory equipment such as lasers, bulk optics, optical fibres, micro positioning stages etc.
• Python scripting proficiency including standard data analysis libraries and packages, experience in using python for equipment control and experimental automation is a plus
• Strong data analysis skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Strong scientific communication skills in English, ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Capable of working independently in a lab environment after sufficient training

• Swile Card (meal vouchers)

• 50% participation in transportation costs

• Possibility of remote work
• Internship Allowance between €1,200 and €1,400 per month

• 1,5 days off per month, cumulative

What we also offer

A challenging and innovative work environment at the heart of quantum computing.

A diverse and collaborative company culture.

Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.

At Quandela, we believe that the strength of our team is the plurality of experiences, perspectives, and journeys. We are committed to building a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment. All applications are welcome.