Internship - Cryo Design/Measurement

Miraex seeks an intern in Ecublens to design and measure superconducting electro-optic devices within its R&D team, focusing on integrated photonic solutions.

This internship places the candidate within a small, horizontal research and development group where all team members contribute equally. The primary objective is to advance the creation of new integrated photonic devices by designing and measuring superconducting electro-optic components.

Responsibilities

• Create designs for electrical circuits and superconducting structures on chips and printed circuit boards.
• Evaluate device performance using mathematical calculations and simulation tools.
• Fabricate or assemble the necessary parts to ensure devices and experimental setups operate correctly.
• Lead complex prototyping efforts for cryogenic experiments involving superconducting and electro-optic circuits.

Requirements

• Prior experience working in a laboratory setting.
• Fundamental understanding of RF and microwave components, electrical circuitry, and characterization instruments.
• Meticulous attention to detail and rigor when designing and executing experiments.
• Strong desire and self-motivation to acquire new technical skills.
• Ability to use computational thinking and automate tasks using Python or similar scientific programming languages.
• Proficiency in written and oral communication in English for documentation and collaboration.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with operating cryogenic vacuum systems.
• Background in the theoretical study, design, or measurement of superconducting circuits or materials.
• Experience using simulation software for high-frequency electrical or optical structures.
• Knowledge of quantum optics theory or electromagnetic simulation integrated with experimental work.
• Hands-on experience with fiber optic, integrated photonic, electro-optic, or general optical components and systems.
• A practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving.

What the company offers

• Join a rapidly expanding, investor-backed enterprise at the forefront of the quantum computing sector.
• Engage in practical projects by solving direct challenges for partners and clients alongside standard research duties.
• Work in a premium location in the heart of the Lake Geneva region in Switzerland.
• Receive training and mentorship from optical and quantum engineering experts to achieve independent working status.
• Commit to a minimum 6 to 12-month internship at an 80% workload.

About the company

Miraex specializes in developing, manufacturing, and providing advanced ultra-high-precision photonics and optoelectronic quantum solutions. These technologies support next-generation applications in sensing, networking, and computing. The firm constructs quantum-based integrated circuits designed for high-sensitivity measurements and distributed quantum computing infrastructures.

• Operates within a flat organizational structure where every team member's input is valued.
• Focuses on cutting-edge innovation in quantum photonics and optoelectronics.
• Provides a supportive environment for interns to gain independence through expert mentorship.