AQEFLU Intern (H1/2027)

About Quandela

Quandela stands as a global leader in quantum computing, driven by groundbreaking technology and a strategic vision for scaling quantum solutions. The company’s unique ability to offer both hardware and software solutions, along with its commitment to build energy efficient datacenters and scalability, positions it to play a key role in the next wave of innovation, and in many strategic and sovereign industrial sectors.

Join Us at the Forefront of Quantum Computing Innovation

Description of the Team/Project
Within Quandela, the Applications Team explores how quantum algorithms can be used to address practical problems in collaboration with industrial partners. The team works closely with the Theory and Software Development teams to turn research ideas into implementations and assess their performance on simulators and quantum processors.

The AQEFLU project (Avantage Quantique pour l’étude d’écoulement de FLUx) is a collaboration between Quandela, Safran Tech and ENSTA Paris exploring quantum computing for fluid-flow simulations in aeronautics. The internship will focus on developing and evaluating quantum algorithms for differential equations, addressing challenges such as nonlinearity, boundary conditions and initial-state preparation. The work will use simplified fluid-flow models to assess the potential and limitations of these approaches.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Review quantum algorithms for differential equations and assess their relevance to fluid dynamics.
• Participate in the development and implementation of quantum or hybrid quantum–classical algorithms.
• Investigate methods for handling nonlinearities, boundary conditions and initial-state preparation.
• Benchmark algorithms against classical reference solutions, assessing accuracy, resource requirements and scalability.
• Where feasible, test selected approaches on photonic quantum processors.

Education & Background

• Enrolled in an engineering school or university in France, seeking an internship during a gap year (année de césure) or the second year of a Master’s programme (M2).
• Background in physics, applied mathematics, quantum information, computer science or a related field.
• Coursework or project experience in quantum computing.
• Knowledge of numerical simulation, fluid mechanics or lattice Boltzmann methods would be an advantage.
  

Technical Skills

• Good programming skills in Python, including scientific computing libraries such as NumPy and SciPy.
• Solid understanding of linear algebra and numerical methods.
• Familiarity with Git; examples of previous coding projects would be appreciated.
• Experience implementing quantum algorithms is a plus would be a plus.
  

Soft Skills

• Intellectual curiosity and scientific rigour.
• Autonomy, initiative and perseverance.
• Pragmatic approach to solving problems and evaluating results.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and communicate technical findings clearly.

Languages

• English: professional working proficiency, sufficient to read scientific literature, participate in technical discussions and present results.

• Swile Card (meal vouchers)

• 50% participation in transportation costs 

• Possibility of remote work 
• Internship Allowance between €1,200 and €1,400 per month

• 1,5 days off per month, cumulative

What we also offer

A challenging and innovative work environment at the heart of quantum computing. 

A diverse and collaborative company culture. 

Opportunities for professional growth and skill development. 

At Quandela, we believe that the strength of our team is the plurality of experiences, perspectives, and journeys. We are committed to building a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment. All applications are welcome.