R&D Hardware Technician Intern

Location: Hoboken, NJ 

Reports to: Manager, Hardware Engineering 

Internship Start Date: September 14th  

Internship End Date: December 11th 

About Us 

Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) (Nasdaq: QUBT) is an innovative, integrated photonics company that provides accessible and affordable quantum machines to the world today. QCi products are designed to operate at room temperature and low power at an affordable cost. The Company’s portfolio of core technology and products offer unique capabilities in the areas of high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, cyber security as well as remote sensing applications. 

Position Description 

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate R&D Technician to join our team. In this vital role, you will support the research and development of cutting-edge products, conduct thorough testing to ensure proper functioning in accordance with specifications, and contribute to our validation processes. Collaborating with cross-functional teams of electrical, FPGA, optical, mechanical, embedded, and software engineers, you will support product performance, troubleshoot challenges, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in our products.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Help maintain and organize accurate documentation of design changes, test procedures, andproject progress.
• Collaborate with the hardware team to test and validate electronic components and systems.

• Participate in the prototyping and assembly of electronic prototypes and proof-of-concept models. Soldering work will be present.
• Assist in the design and development of custom electronic circuits and systems under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Work closely with senior engineers to implement design changes and enhancements and interact shoulder-to-shoulder with other disciplines like Mechanical, Optics, Embedded, FPGA Engineers.
• Prepare reports summarizing findings and recommendations for review by the Hardware team.

Required Skills and Experience 

• Currently pursuing a (BS) in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering (EE or CE) at an accredited university.

• Familiarity with designing PCBs. Experience with at least one ECAD suite (Altium, OrCAD, Allegro, CircuitMaker, and others). Altium preferred.

• Strong academic background in analog and digital electronics. Basic understanding of microcontrollers and embedded systems.

• Familiarity with simulation tools such as SPICE.

• Experience with lab instruments such as DMMs, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.

• Able to code on C, C++, MATLAB/Octave, or Python. Verilog is a great plus.

• Able to lift weights to OSHA limit (50 lbs.) when required (occasionally).

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Detail-oriented.

AdditionalPreferred Skills 

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering (EE or ECE).

• Experience working with optoelectronics is a big plus.

Incumbent(s) in this position may be required to perform other duties and special assignments not specifically stated above. 

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