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Research and Development Engineer Intern

Penn State University · University Park, PA · 17 mo ago
EngineeringPart-time

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PREFERRED SKILLS:

  • Mechanically inclined or the ability to learn and be comfortable trying new things.
  • Knowledge of MATLAB.
  • Some background in quantum mechanics.
  • Able to take data in an organized fashion and write a report about their results.

About the role

The Quantum Research Department of the Communications, Information and Navigation Office (CINO) at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University is searching for an Undergraduate student to join their team. The student will help build a new experiment regarding quantum frequency conversion in heterogeneous quantum networks. This experiment requires pressurized hydrogen gas and as such, they seek an individual who is comfortable with hands-on work. The student will follow the piping schematic and assemble portions of the experiments. The end goal of this project is to connect to their already-existing entangled photon optical experiment and perform quantum frequency conversion.

Responsibilities

The student will help build the new experiment regarding quantum frequency conversion in heterogeneous quantum networks. This experiment requires pressurized hydrogen gas and as such, they seek an individual who is comfortable with hands-on work. The student will follow the piping schematic and assemble portions of the experiments. The end goal of this project is to connect to their already-existing entangled photon optical experiment and perform quantum frequency conversion.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have some background in quantum mechanics and be able to take data in an organized fashion and write a report about their results. The working location will be predominantly on-site at their lab in Innovation Park, State College, PA. Periodic travel may also be required for attendance at program meetings and/or in support of field testing or exercises.

Qualifications

The student will be primarily responsible for assembling portions of the experiments and connecting to their existing entangled photon optical experiment. They should be comfortable with hands-on work and have some background in quantum mechanics.

Skills

  • Mechanically inclined or the ability to learn and be comfortable trying new things.
  • Knowledge of MATLAB.
  • Some background in quantum mechanics.
  • Able to take data in an organized fashion and write a report about their results.

Benefits

The working location will be predominantly on-site at their lab in Innovation Park, State College, PA. Periodic travel may also be required for attendance at program meetings and/or in support of field testing or exercises.

Schedule

The working schedule will be predominantly on-site at their lab in Innovation Park, State College, PA. Periodic travel may also be required for attendance at program meetings and/or in support of field testing or exercises.

Pay

The pay details are not specified in the job posting.

Benefits

The benefits details are not specified in the job posting.

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