Control Electronics Engineer Intern 2027

IBM

City of Poughkeepsie (NY)

On-site

USD 74,000 - 135,000

Part time

3 days ago

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Job summary

IBM Research invites a summer intern to join the RTE deployments for quantum systems. Build out RTE setups, troubleshoot, and help enhance reliability and stability of critical infrastructure.

You will work on chiller distribution units and control systems as part of the IBM Quantum effort to advance practical quantum computing, with a focus on EE/physics-oriented skills and hands-on testing.

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED required or equivalent.
Preferred Bachelor's degree in EE, Physics or related field.
Studies in EE, Physics or related discipline; proficient in electrical control setups; test/validation experience; troubleshooting complex systems; interest in quantum control.

Responsibilities

Contribute to RTE deployments for IBM Quantum systems and build out RTE infrastructure.
Troubleshoot issues and propose improvements to reliability and stability.
Assist with qualification, setup and operation of Chiller Distribution Units for constant temperature fluid.

Skills

Physics

Electrical control

Test & validation

Troubleshooting

Quantum control

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microwave circuits

Test equipment

Circuit design

Control/readout

Job description

At IBM Research, we are the innovation engine of IBM. Exploring what’s next in computing and shaping the technologies the world will rely on tomorrow. From advancing AI and hybrid cloud to pioneering practical quantum computing, we anticipate challenges and unlock new opportunities for clients, partners, and society. Working in Research means joining a team that accelerates discovery at the intersection of high-performance computing, AI, quantum, and cloud. You’ll collaborate with leading scientists, engineers, and visionaries to push boundaries and turn ideas into reality. With a culture built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, IBM Research offers the opportunity to grow your career while contributing to breakthroughs that transform industries and change the world.

Your role and responsibilities

At IBM Quantum we build utility scale (> 100 qubit) quantum computer systems comprised of superconducting qubits cooled to 10mK in dilution refrigerators and controlled by microwave pulses produced from advanced racks of room temperature electronics (RTE). Our team at IBM quantum working on building, deploying and calibrating these systems is looking for a summer intern to contribute to RTE deployments. In this role you will help build out our RTE systems, troubleshoot issues, and suggest improvements that may help with systems reliability and stability. This also includes improvements to the qualification, setup and operation of Chiller Distribution Units which provide constant temperature fluid for several system components.

Required education

High School Diploma/GED

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

Candidate for this role is required to have the following expertise:

Studies in EE, Physics or a related discipline
Proficient in electrical control setups
Knowledge in the test and validation of control setups
Experience troubleshooting complex systems
Desire/interest to work in the field of quantum control systems

Preferred technical and professional experience

Candidate for this role would also benefits from the following expertise:

General knowledge of microwave circuits, incl. test equipment
Knowledge of classical control and readout of quantum circuits
Understanding of circuit design and test

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM Research is the organic growth engine of IBM and an innovation engine for our customers and partners. As part of this mission, IBM Research anticipates and examines 'What's Next in Computing' to ultimately create and integrate the technologies the world relies upon to solve big challenges and unlock new opportunities. We create and pioneer new markets for IBM, our partners and customers as exemplified in our ongoing quest to reach practical and large-scale quantum computing. Across IBM Research, we realize the power and potential to accelerate discovery with our partners and clients by combining the power of high performance computing, AI, and Quantum, all integrated through the hybrid cloud.

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OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

Supplemental 1 employees may be eligible for up to 8 paid holidays, minimum of 56 hours paid sick time and the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan. IBM offers paid family medical leave and disability benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law.

This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 15 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.