Quantum Lab Intern: Hands-On Cryogenics & Devices

Quantum Machines; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 13,392 - 20,088; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Hands-on exposure to quantum tech

Potential transition to full-time

Job summary

Quantum Machines seeks a motivated intern to join our Chicago laboratory and gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge quantum hardware and cryogenic systems. You will work alongside physicists and engineers to operate dilution refrigerators, calibrate quantum devices, and participate in assembling and testing experimental quantum computing platforms.

This role offers exposure to a world-class infrastructure within the Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park, with a path toward a possible

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Experimental Physics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Quantum Engineering, or related field.
• Strong experimental laboratory skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work on-site in Chicago.
• Current enrolment in a Master's or PhD program is not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operation and maintenance of dilution refrigerators and supporting laboratory infrastructure.
• Support calibration and characterization activities for quantum devices using Quantum Machines’ control systems.
• Participate in assembly, testing, and optimization of experimental quantum computing platforms.
• Work closely with physicists, engineers, and lab management to solve technical and operational challenges.
• Contribute to delivering a world-class research environment for academic and industry customers.

Skills

Experimental lab skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

On-site work

Education

Master's or PhD in Experimental Physics / Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cryogenic systems operation

Dilution refrigerators

Microwave measurement instrumentation

Python programming

Quantum Machines control systems

Job description

Quantum Machines seeks a motivated intern to join our Chicago laboratory and gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge quantum hardware and cryogenic systems. You will work alongside physicists and engineers to operate dilution refrigerators, calibrate quantum devices, and participate in assembling and testing experimental quantum computing platforms.

This role offers exposure to a world-class infrastructure within the Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park, with a path toward a possible