Quantum Hardware Engineering Intern - Stabilisation and Control (H1/2027)

Location: Massy, Île-de-France, France; onsite workplace with a possibility of remote work

Internship allowance: €1,200–€1,400 per month

Company

hirify.global develops quantum computing hardware and software, including optical quantum processors and energy-efficient datacenters.

What you will do

• Characterise physical mechanisms and environmental drifts limiting optical-system and QPU performance.
• Develop active feedback methods for optical phase, polarisation, spectral alignment, and timing stabilisation.
• Select and integrate sensors, actuators, control electronics, and measurement equipment.
• Develop software for automated calibration, real-time monitoring, feedback control, and experimental data acquisition.
• Optimise performance, define metrics and acceptance criteria, and assess long-term stability, robustness, and reproducibility.
• Implement degradation detection and recovery, analyse experimental data, document systems, and support transfer into operational quantum processors.

Requirements

• Currently completing an M2 or final-year engineering degree in physics, photonics, optical engineering, quantum technologies, control engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Python for experimental automation, data acquisition, and analysis.
• Familiarity with optical experiments, laboratory equipment, and measurement techniques.
• Rigorous and methodical approach to experimental work, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Clear written and verbal communication, curiosity, initiative, and attention to detail.
• Professional working proficiency in English.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience in experimental optics, quantum optics, or laboratory instrumentation.
• Experience with software version control, particularly Git.

Culture & Benefits

• Challenging and innovative work environment focused on quantum computing.
• Diverse, collaborative, respectful, inclusive, and welcoming culture.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• Swile meal voucher card and 50% participation in transportation costs.
• 1.5 cumulative days off per month.