• Job Description

  Req#: R112611

  Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges—and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day—working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities, and a culture of innovation that embraces diversity, inclusion, flexibility, collaboration, and career growth. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE—and make a difference with us.

  These jobs all require 3-5 days/week working at our Bedford, MA campus.

  Quantum Moonshot Intern #1:

  Quantum memories and integrated photonics

  MITRE is seeking an ambitious and motivated candidate to join MITRE’s Quantum Moonshot project team for an internship in Summer 2024 to work on characterization of quantum memories integrated with photonic devices. The Quantum Moonshot is a dynamic, fast-paced research collaboration between MITRE, MIT, and Sandia National Laboratories working on challenges at the forefront of quantum information science. The intern will have the opportunity to work with researchers on optimization algorithms for designing photonic structures to interface with quantum emitters. The intern will also have the opportunity to assist researchers with hands-on experiments characterizing quantum memories in our state-of-the-art laboratory in Bedford, MA. Other tasks include detailed data analysis and presenting results to the team, which includes collaborators at MIT and Sandia National Laboratories. The ideal candidate will be an undergraduate with educational background in a technical field, experience with programming (python, C++, or related language), potential experience with a physics modeling software such as COMSOL or Ansys-Lumerical, and curiosity and enthusiasm for learning new skills.

  Basic Skills include:

  • Programming experience in Python, Matlab, or C++
  • Experimental laboratory experience
  • Proficiency in data analysis
  • Electricity and Magnetism coursework
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit

  Desired Skills include:

  • Experience working in an optics lab
  • Experience with COMSOL and/or Ansys-Lumerical
  • Interest in optimization algorithms and machine learning
  • Interest in learning more about quantum information theory
  • Quantum mechanics coursework

  Quantum Moonshot Intern #2:

  Electronic control systems

  The Quantum Moonshot project is seeking an ambitious and motivated student for Summer 2024 to design, build, and test Electronic Control Systems for controlling Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) and quantum memories. The Quantum Moonshot project is a dynamic, fast-paced research collaboration between MITRE, MIT, and Sandia National Laboratories working on challenges at the forefront of Quantum Information Science. This internship will require hands-on electrical design, programing, and signal processing. It will also involve assisting the Quantum Moonshot lab with measurements and experiments on Photonic Integrated Circuits.

  Basic Skills include:

  • Digital and Analog Signals and Signal Processing
  • Programming experience in C++ and Python
  • Knowledge of Digital Circuits and Electronics
  • Lab experience with electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes & signal analyzers
  • Working knowledge of Embedded Software Development

  Desired Skills include:

  • Interest in Quantum Information Science
  • PCB Design Experience
  • Lab experience with Photonics and Optics
  • FPGA Experience

  Quantum Moonshot Intern #3:

  Photonic device characterization

  MITRE is seeking an ambitious and motivated candidate to join MITRE’s Quantum Moonshot project team for an internship in Summer 2024 to work on electrical, optical, and mechanical characterization of novel photonic devices. The Quantum Moonshot is a dynamic, fast-paced research collaboration between MITRE, MIT, and Sandia National Laboratories working on challenges at the forefront of quantum information science. The intern will use optical and electrical equipment in our state-of-the-art laboratory in Bedford, MA to characterize actuatable photonic devices developed on Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs). The intern’s roles include using custom-built laboratory equipment and commercial metrology tools to measure specific PIC-related metrics, such as optical loss, fabrication reliability, materials analysis, and device efficiency. Other tasks include detailed data analysis and presenting results to the team, which includes collaborators at MIT and Sandia National Laboratories. The ideal candidate will be an undergraduate in electrical engineering, physics, or applied physics and have great interest in fundamental research and engineering. This position is a great opportunity for those who wish to work on quantum integrated photonics and apply their skills in solving highly difficult challenges in engineering science.

  Basic Skills:

  • Electromagnetic waves, optics coursework
  • Programming experience in Python, Matlab, or C++
  • Basic laboratory experience with electronic and optical equipment
  • Interest in chip-scale photonic systems
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit

  Desired Skills:

  • Laboratory experience with lasers, fibers, microscopes, and optical imaging systems
  • Knowledge of clean-room nanofabrication processing, such as photolithography, thin-film deposition, wet and dry etching etc.

  This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

  None

  This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):

  None

  Work Location Type:

  Onsite

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