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Sandia National Laboratories · 1 day ago

Intern, R&D Graduate Summer - Photonic Microsystems Technologies, Onsite

Albuquerque, NM

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. They are seeking a Summer - R&D Graduate Intern to perform research and development in quantum computing testbeds and work on custom surface ion trap chips.

GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform research and development in a laboratory focused on quantum computing testbeds using trapped ion qubits

Work with a team to test and develop custom surface ion trap chips, which are manufactured in-house at our MESA facility

Design and implement systems able to perform delicate quantum experiments with maximum stability and flexibility

Qualification

Quantum information scienceExperimental physicsProgramming for experimental controlLasersVacuum chamber constructionCryogenicsProject planningTeamworkCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Earned bachelor's degree

Currently attending and enrolled full time in the spring term immediately preceding the internship (or scheduled to graduate in the spring) in an accredited science, engineering, or math graduate program

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0

Ability to work up to 40 hours per week during the summer

U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, asylees or refugees in the U.S

Preferred

Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree

Experimental experience with quantum information science, i.e. ion trapping, neutral atom trapping, superconductors, semiconductors, impurities, etc

Experimental experience with lasers, vacuum chamber construction, or cryogenics

Skills programming for experimental control software and data analysis

An established authorship and innovation record, such as peer-reviewed scholarly articles, patents, or technical books

A track record of successful execution of research-and-development projects, including project planning, defining milestones, and delivering results on time

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Teamwork skills for working in a multi-disciplinary team environment

Meticulous attention to detail

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)

Generous vacation

Strong medical and other benefits

Competitive 401k

Learning opportunities

Relocation assistance

Amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance