Quantum Measurement & Modeling Intern — Onsite Research

IBM; Town of Yorktown (NY); On-site; USD 89,000 - 164,000; Part time

Job summary

IBM Research in Yorktown Heights invites applications for a Quantum Measurement and Modeling Intern - 2027. You will measure and model the performance of quantum processors, perform spectroscopy and time-domain experiments, and help translate experimental results into predictive models.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Physics or related field, and experience with Python, RF/microwave electronics, and quantum simulation tools. Onsite internship with IBM Research offering hands-on mentorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physics or related field required.
• Experience with RF and microwave electronics: spectrum analyzers, digitizers, sources, pulse generators.
• Coding experience in Python required.

Responsibilities

• Measure, simulate, and interpret performance of research quantum processors and hardware components.
• Characterize devices via spectroscopy and time-domain measurements; assess coherence times.
• Develop simulation-based models and correlate results with theory; explore qubit frequency and multi-qubit interactions.

Skills

Python

RF & microwave electronics

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physics or related fields

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

HFSS

COMSOL

QuTiP

scqubits

Job description

IBM Research in Yorktown Heights invites applications for a Quantum Measurement and Modeling Intern - 2027. You will measure and model the performance of quantum processors, perform spectroscopy and time-domain experiments, and help translate experimental results into predictive models.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Physics or related field, and experience with Python, RF/microwave electronics, and quantum simulation tools. Onsite internship with IBM Research offering hands-on mentorship.