Alice & Bob is developing the first universal, fault-tolerant quantum computer to solve the world’s hardest problems.
The quantum computer we envision building is based on a new kind of superconducting qubit: the Schrödinger cat qubit 🐈⬛. In comparison to other superconducting platforms, cat qubits have the astonishing ability to implement quantum error correction autonomously!
We're a diverse team of 140+ brilliant minds from over 20 countries united by a single goal: to revolutionise computing with a practical fault-tolerant quantum machine. Are you ready to take on unprecedented challenges and contribute to revolutionising technology? Join us, and let's shape the future of quantum computing together!
As an Electrical/RF Instrumentation Intern: your mission is to design, develop, and test RF & DC subsystems to control Quantum bits (Qubits).
You will be guided and assisted by senior engineers and will gain hands-on experience by supporting integration and monitoring test activities and operational maintenance of RF control equipment and instrumentation.
You will contribute to solving technical challenges, improve your skills in the integration and qualification of RF measurement and control instruments, and familiarize yourself with room temperature and cryogenic test and qualification equipment.
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Responsibilities:
- Testing and integrating control electronics and instrumentation (RF, DC, etc.) with the help of senior engineers.
- Assist in monitoring and maintaining the equipment needed for precision RF control racks.
- Assist in defining, optimizing, and carrying out the test program needed to qualify or validate system’s software and hardware conformity.
- Improve test setups and design sub systems for Qubits control.
- Preparing complete, well-documented test plans and reports.
- Monitor instrument and component stock.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and integrate systems required to control quantum chip architectures.
- Conducting tests, performance analysis, bug reports, and troubleshooting hardware issues.
- Writing technical documentation and presenting results.
Requirements:
- Currently pursuing an Engineering Masters degree in electronics, telecommunications, applied physics, computing, instrumentation, or related fields
- Familiarity with RF instrumentation, RF technologies and/or quantum computing
- Knowledge of RF measurement systems, signal characterization and analysis techniques (VNA, Spectrum Analyzer, and oscilloscope)
- Knowledge of transmission line theory, S-parameters, and wave propagation
- Experience with schematic capture tools such as KiCad or equivalent
- Exposure to instrument control protocols (e.g. SCPI, PyVISA, LabVIEW, or equivalent).
- Familiarity of using basic lab and prototyping tools (multimeter, torque driver, power tools, soldering iron)
- Ability to work as part of a team, with a strong spirit of innovation
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- English work proficiency
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Benefits:
- 1 day off per month
- Half of transportation cost coverage (as per French law)
- Meal vouchers with Swile, as well as access to a fully equipped and regularly stocked kitchen
Research shows that women might feel hesitant to apply for this job if they don't match 100% of the job requirements listed. This list is a guide, and we'd love to receive your application even if you think you're only a partial match. We are looking to build teams that innovate, not just tick boxes on a job spec.
You will join of one of the most innovative startups in France at an early stage, to be part of a passionate and friendly team on its mission to build the first universal quantum computer!
We love to share and learn from one another, so you will be certain to innovate, develop new ideas, and have the space to grow.
TECHNICAL & MARKET ANALYSIS | Appended by Quantum.Jobs
BLOCK 1 — EXECUTIVE SNAPSHOT
This function is critical for translating theoretical qubit control sequences into reliable, physical microwave and DC pulse trains, a core challenge in scaling superconducting quantum processors. The intern's contribution directly addresses the fidelity-throughput bottleneck at the quantum-classical interface, specifically focusing on the specialized control requirements for error-corrected Schrödinger cat qubits. Success in this role de-risks the integration pathway from quantum chip architecture to high-precision, low-noise control hardware.
BLOCK 2 — INDUSTRY & ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
The quantum computing value chain is segmented, and this role sits firmly within the "Control & Enabling Hardware" layer, which is currently a high-friction zone inhibiting Tier 1 system scalability. Superconducting platforms, despite their maturity, face acute challenges in managing the massive signal density required for controlling hundreds or thousands of qubits. Alice & Bob's Cat Qubit approach shifts the error correction burden, but the need for ultra-stable, high-bandwidth RF and DC control pulse generation remains paramount. The vendor landscape for customized quantum control electronics is fragmented, forcing system builders like Alice & Bob to develop or heavily customize commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions. This internship addresses the critical workforce gap in RF/analog engineers who understand cryogenic environments and quantum measurement protocols. The current technology readiness level (TRL) for fully modular, high-channel-count control systems suitable for fault-tolerant operation is still low (TRL 4-5), making every incremental improvement in subsystem design, integration, and qualification a strategic advantage for the company. The required hands-on experience in instrumentation testing (VNA, Spectrum Analyzer) signals a focus on precision metrology necessary to maintain the extremely low-error rates demanded by quantum error correction codes.
BLOCK 3 — TECHNICAL SKILL ARCHITECTURE
The successful candidate will leverage foundational expertise in electromagnetic theory and high-frequency circuit design (S-parameters, transmission lines) to architect noise-resilient control pathways. Proficiency with schematic capture tools (KiCad or equivalent) is essential for rapid subsystem prototyping and iterative design optimization, which directly impacts signal integrity and, consequently, qubit coherence times. Instrument control via SCPI, PyVISA, or LabVIEW is the core capability enabling automated test and qualification campaigns, ensuring the control stack’s reliability for continuous operation. This engineering execution—spanning design, integration, and systematic verification—is what enables the necessary stability and throughput for running complex, multi-qubit algorithms, moving beyond manual lab-scale operations toward industrialized quantum hardware deployments. The integration of cryogenic test procedures highlights a sophisticated understanding of environmental dependencies on RF performance.
BLOCK 4 — STRATEGIC IMPACT * Reduces signal-chain latency by optimizing RF/DC subsystems.
* Increases qubit fidelity by minimizing control signal noise and drift.
* Accelerates hardware iteration cycles via standardized test plan development and automated qualification.
* Establishes documented hardware baselines for control rack maintenance and scaling.
* Supports the architectural migration from proof-of-concept to production-grade quantum processors.
* Mitigates thermal load challenges in cryogenic environments through efficient electronics design.
* Improves the systematic integration of complex control systems with quantum chip architectures.
* Enhances the long-term operational stability and uptime of the quantum computer.
* Fosters internal capacity in high-precision quantum instrumentation and metrology.
* Contributes directly to achieving autonomous quantum error correction capabilities in the Cat Qubit platform.
BLOCK 5 — FOOTER
Industry Tags: Quantum Control Systems, RF Engineering, Superconducting Qubits, Cryogenic Electronics, Quantum Instrumentation, Qubit Control, Microwave Circuits, Signal Integrity, Test Automation
Keywords: RF subsystems development quantum computing, superconducting qubit control electronics internship, quantum hardware validation and qualification, VNA spectrum analyzer quantum testing, cryogenic RF signal routing, fault-tolerant quantum computer control systems, Schrödinger cat qubit instrumentation, high-speed DC pulse generation for quantum
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