Millennium Space Systems · 1 day ago
Boeing Technology Innovation - Graduate Researcher Program – Quantum Networking Research Intern
Huntington Beach, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$89K/yr - $89K/yrMillennium Space Systems is part of Boeing, a company dedicated to innovation and exploration. They are seeking motivated PhD students for their Graduate Researcher Program, where interns will gain hands-on experience in quantum networking and contribute to real-world aerospace challenges.
AerospaceSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Integrate quantum physics, atomic physics or optics systems and components into higher level systems and platforms
Develop and perform experiments related to quantum sensing, quantum networking, and related topics
Support trade studies, modeling, simulations and other forms of analysis to predict component, interconnects and system performance and to optimize designs around established requirements
Conduct critical experimental tests to validate the performance of designs with respect to application requirements
Document research findings in internal technical reports, internal presentations, invention disclosures or peer reviewed articles and conference presentations as prioritized within specific projects
Qualification
Required
Completed the first year of PhD studies by July 2026
Pursuing a PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science
Experience with Quantum physics, hardware and software
Candidates need to have a foundational understanding of both theory and laboratory practices relevant to either: quantum sensing or quantum networking
Enrolled student attending a college or university with an expected graduation date on or after August 2026
Ability to work full-time for 10-12 weeks during Summer 2026
Preferred
Experience in free space quantum networking or sensors is desired but not required
Benefits
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work
Company
Millennium Space Systems
Millennium Space Systems, a provider of agile, flight-proven small-satellite solutions.
Founded in 2001
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-08-16Acquired
Leadership Team
Robert Jacobsen
Chief Financial Officer
Shasta Noble
Chief Financial Officer
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