Intern (f/m/d) for Quantum Sensing Demonstrator and Technical Documentation

The System Innovation team focuses on innovation projects with national and international partners from industry and academia. The team deals with diverse state of the art topics like Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, RISC-V, Secure communication (wired/wireless) networks, Quantum Computing, etc.

If you have a strong interest in gaining exposure to Quantum Technologies and would like to work on hands‑on tasks while supporting system architects with technical documentation, this position will be an excellent fit for you.

Tasks:

• Support the development, characterization, and documentation of components for cryogenic electronic subsystems. 
• Conduct literature research, benchmarking, and data collection in the areas of Quantum Computing, Semiconductor Physics, and circuit design. 
• Contribute to technical documentation, test reports, and internal knowledge bases. 
• Collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team of physicists and engineers across Hamburg and global NXP research sites. 
• Take ownership of smaller sub‑tasks and work packages, ensuring reliable progress and timely delivery. 
• Build a SPAD array demonstrator (An example setup is already existing, and parts can be re-used.). This includes:
• PCB schematic design and layout. The PCB includes an NXP chip with an SPAD array, and Arduino microcontroller and small peripherals.
• Software to interface the SPAD array to a PC, using the Arduino microcontroller as an interface.
• Measurement on the demonstrator to verify functionality.

Your Profile

• Enrolled student in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, required to complete a mandatory internship as part of their degree program.
• Prior software development experience gained through university coursework or personal projects. 
• Team-oriented, proactive, and capable of working independently, with a strong willingness to autonomously learn about trapped‑ion quantum computing and cryogenic electronics. 
• Prior experience in Quantum Computing, Semiconductor Physics, or circuit design whether through university coursework, laboratory courses, or project work is considered an advantage. 
• Experience in technical writing, for example through a bachelor’s thesis or relevant project work, is an advantage. 
• Open-minded, attentive, curious, and intrinsically motivated to learn.
• Fluent in written and spoken German. Technical documentation will primarily be prepared in German.

What NXP Offers:

• A monthly salary of €2,120.00
• Flexible working hours
• The possibility to work in a hybrid setup
• Access to an on-site cafeteria
• Networking initiatives and Employee Resource Groups such as Young Community, No Extra Planet, NXP Equal, Women in NXP, and more — fostering both professional and personal exchange

Please note: Due to internal regulations, we can only offer mandatory internships. If a mandatory internship is not part of your study program, we kindly ask you to refrain from applying.

The successful candidate may/will be responsible for security related tasks.
The assignment may/will be in scope of security certifications, therefore a conscious and reliable way of working is necessary.

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