Internship - Quantum Engineer (6-12 months)

Miraex seeks an Intern Quantum Engineer for a 6-12 month onsite role in Ecublens, CH. The position involves designing and modeling quantum electro-optic photonic devices within a collaborative R&D team.

This internship places the candidate within a compact, flat-structured research and development group. The primary objective is to advance the theoretical framework, design, and practical application of quantum electro-optic integrated photonic devices. The intern will engage in modeling these components and systems while contributing to projects spanning quantum sensing, networking, and computing.

Responsibilities

• Create designs and operational theories for quantum electro-optic integrated photonic devices, including developing related applications.
• Perform modeling of electro-optic devices at both the component and system levels.
• Generate ideas, mathematical models, and calculations to support applications in quantum sensing, networking, and computing.
• Collaborate actively within a flat, horizontal research and development team structure.

Requirements

• Previous experience working within a research setting.
• Foundational understanding of quantum optics, optical systems, and electrical circuits.
• Prior involvement in work that links theory with experimental results, or experience in quantum optics and atomic/optical device theory.
• Ability to apply computational thinking and automation, preferably using Python or similar scientific programming languages.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English, including the ability to document work effectively.

Nice to have

• Background in studying or working with RF, electro-optic, and/or optical components, systems, and circuits.
• Knowledge of superconducting quantum circuits or materials.
• Familiarity with quantum computing and networking architectures.
• A self-directed approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to conceptualize how electro-optic technology can enable applications in quantum computing, networking, and sensing.

What the company offers

• Opportunity to join a rapidly growing, investor-backed company focused on Quantum Computing, Sensing, and Networking.
• An internship stipend determined by the candidate's level of study and work experience.
• A highly attractive working environment located in the EPFL Innovation Park, adjacent to the EPFL campus and in the heart of the Lake Geneva region in Switzerland.
• Mentorship from a team with decades of experience in quantum optical systems.

About the company

Miraex operates as a fast-growing, investor-backed company active in the fields of Quantum Computing, Sensing, and Networking. The team is small and horizontal, where every voice is heard. Each new challenge is viewed as an opportunity to learn something new.

• The team is small and horizontal, where every voice is heard.
• Each new challenge is viewed as an opportunity to learn something new.