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Research & Development Intern at IonQ - ApplyBlast

Research & Development Intern

IonQ

4 months ago

4.1 on Glassdoor

College Park, Maryland, United States

Onsite

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About this role

IonQ is seeking a 1-year intern with a background in Atomic, Molecular, and Optics (AMO) physics and ion trapping experience. This role is based within the Photonic Interconnects R&D team, focusing on designing and developing photonic interconnect systems to extend quantum computer capabilities. The intern will collaborate with physicists and engineers on early-stage technologies, gaining hands-on experience with photonic devices, ultra-high vacuum systems, and simulation tools.

Responsibilities

Design and develop photonic interconnect systems
Fabricate and characterize photonic devices
Simulate optical and microwave systems
Collaborate with engineers on quantum networking protocols
Support technology advancement for quantum memories and sensing

Skills

Qualifications

BS in Physics or EngineeringAMO Physics BackgroundPhD in Physics or Engineering (Preferred)

About IonQ

ionq.com

Headquarters

College Park, Maryland, United States

Company Size

201-500 employees

Founded

2015

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IonQ builds trapped‑ion quantum computers and full‑stack systems designed to tackle complex computational problems. Their platform combines high‑fidelity trapped‑ion qubits, control hardware, and developer tools to deliver quantum processing via cloud integrations and APIs. IonQ targets applications in chemistry, optimization, machine learning, and finance while working with enterprises, researchers, and cloud providers to make quantum computing broadly accessible.