Quantum Lab Assistant

Job Description

Job Title: Quantum Lab Assistant - Intern 2027. Location: Yorktown Heights, NY, USA

Job Type: Internship (On-site, Fixed Term / Co-op)

Responsibilities:

• Conduct electrical and mechanical studies of quantum hardware to improve the reliability and scalability of quantum computing systems.

• Support research and engineering activities focused on improving quantum hardware through the RESCALE initiative.

• Work on experimental studies related to quantum hardware systems;

• Contribute to investigations involving electrical and mechanical components of quantum computers.

• Provide weekly progress updates to senior colleagues and fellow interns.

• Communicate research findings, progress, and technical observations clearly.

• Collaborate with researchers, engineers, and other team members in IBM Research.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.

• Graduate-level student pursuing studies in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.

• Expertise in cryogenics, experimental quantum computing, or a closely related field.

• Strong practical and experimental skills;

• Good communication skills and the ability to provide regular progress updates.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a research environment.

Preferred:

• Master's degree.

• Experience with superconducting materials or superconducting qubits.

• Experience with quantitative electromagnetic simulations.

• Knowledge of methods for compensating for coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) mismatch during temperature excursions below 300°C.

• Experience with precision assembly.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Projected annualized salary range: $89,280-$163,680. Actual compensation may vary based on skills, experience, location, and employment classification.

• Eligible employees may receive up to 8 paid holidays.

• Minimum of 56 hours of paid sick time.

• Access to the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Paid family and medical leave for eligible employees, where required by applicable law.

• Disability benefits for eligible employees;

• Opportunities to develop technical and research skills in an advanced quantum computing environment.

• Opportunity to work alongside researchers and engineers at IBM Research.

Other Information:

• Job ID: 133089

• Date Posted: November 3, 2026

• Employment Type: Co-op (Fixed Term)

• Work Arrangement: On-site

• Work Schedule: General daytime shift

• Travel Requirement: No travel required.

• Visa Sponsorship: IBM does not provide current or future visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be able to work without sponsorship.

• Application Period: Expected to remain open for 15 days from the posting date, or until the position is filled.

• Equal Opportunity: IBM is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without discrimination based on legally protected characteristics.

• Criminal history: Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with applicable laws.

• IBM may use AI tools to assist with parts of recruitment, but final hiring decisions are made by humans.