Alice & Bob
Alice & Bob

Electrical/RF Instrumentation Internship

Internship
Paris
A few days at home
Salary: Not specified

Alice & Bob
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Alice & Bob is developing the first universal, fault-tolerant quantum computer to solve the world’s hardest problems.

The quantum computer we envision building is based on a new kind of superconducting qubit: the Schrödinger cat qubit 🐈‍⬛. In comparison to other superconducting platforms, cat qubits have the astonishing ability to implement quantum error correction autonomously!

We're a diverse team of 140+ brilliant minds from over 20 countries united by a single goal: to revolutionise computing with a practical fault-tolerant quantum machine. Are you ready to take on unprecedented challenges and contribute to revolutionising technology? Join us, and let's shape the future of quantum computing together!

As an Electrical/RF Instrumentation Intern: your mission is to design, develop, and test RF & DC subsystems to control Quantum bits (Qubits). 

You will be guided and assisted by senior engineers and will gain hands-on experience by supporting integration and monitoring test activities and operational maintenance of RF control equipment and instrumentation.

You will contribute to solving technical challenges, improve your skills in the integration and qualification of RF measurement and control instruments, and familiarize yourself with room temperature and cryogenic test and qualification equipment.  

Responsibilities:

  • Testing and integrating control electronics and instrumentation (RF, DC, etc.) with the help of senior engineers. 
  • Assist in monitoring and maintaining the equipment needed for precision RF control racks. 
  • Assist in defining, optimizing, and carrying out the test program needed to qualify or validate system’s software and hardware conformity. 
  • Improve test setups and design sub systems for Qubits control. 
  • Preparing complete, well-documented test plans and reports. 
  • Monitor instrument and component stock. 
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and integrate systems required to control quantum chip architectures. 
  • Conducting tests, performance analysis, bug reports, and troubleshooting hardware issues. 
  • Writing technical documentation and presenting results. 

    • Requirements:

  • Currently pursuing an Engineering Masters degree in electronics, telecommunications, applied physics, computing, instrumentation, or related fields 
  • Familiarity with RF instrumentation, RF technologies and/or quantum computing 
  • Knowledge of RF measurement systems, signal characterization and analysis techniques (VNA, Spectrum Analyzer, and oscilloscope) 
  • Knowledge of transmission line theory, S-parameters, and wave propagation 
  • Experience with schematic capture tools such as KiCad or equivalent 
  • Exposure to instrument control protocols (e.g. SCPI, PyVISA, LabVIEW, or equivalent). 
  • Familiarity of using basic lab and prototyping tools (multimeter, torque driver, power tools, soldering iron) 
  • Ability to work as part of a team, with a strong spirit of innovation 
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral 
  • English work proficiency 

    • Benefits:

    - 1 day off per month

    - Half of transportation cost coverage (as per French law)

    - Meal vouchers with Swile, as well as access to a fully equipped and regularly stocked kitchen

    Research shows that women might feel hesitant to apply for this job if they don't match 100% of the job requirements listed. This list is a guide, and we'd love to receive your application even if you think you're only a partial match. We are looking to build teams that innovate, not just tick boxes on a job spec.

    You will join of one of the most innovative startups in France at an early stage, to be part of a passionate and friendly team on its mission to build the first universal quantum computer!

    We love to share and learn from one another, so you will be certain to innovate, develop new ideas, and have the space to grow.

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