Master's Project: Trapped-Ion Quantum Processor Development (f/m/div)

You love technology, a dynamic environment and want to be part of state-of-the-art developments? Infineon Power & Sensor Systems (PSS) delivers future-oriented solutions to provide cutting-edge data transport and to make tools and systems smarter, smaller, lighter and more energy-efficient. The world is full of mathematical problems that are too hard for today's or even future supercomputers. Quantum computing promises to efficiently find solutions to many of these problems, but in order to become useful, today's prototypes must be industrialized towards scalable and reliable systems. Trapped-ion quantum processors are the leading modality in terms of qubit fidelities and quantum volume, which places them in an ideal position to scale towards meaningful qubit numbers. Through the course of your master's project, you will develop scaling elements for trapped-ion quantum processors at the industrial fabrication facilities of Infineon Technologies. Do you have an affinity for quantum computing and are close to finishing your Master's degree in Physics, Quantum Engineering or a related field? This could be YOUR chance! Our team in Villach is looking forward to receiving your application!

In your new role you will:

• Develop scaling elements for trapped-ion quantum processors
• Conduct ion-trap fabrication by defining a fabrication route, finding solutions to process restrictions and implementing measures to improve fabrication yield
• Investigate strategies to mitigate scaling blockers like RF-capacity, dielectric losses, cross-talk or ohmic losses
• Test your ion traps at the Infineon quantum lab and the Infineon material characterization lab

The completion of a Bachelor's and Master's thesis within the employment is possible and supported.

This thesis has to be written in cooperation with an university.

Further Information

Type of employment: Temporary / Full-time or Part-time (flexible working hours from Monday to Friday between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m.)

Duration: min. 6 months

You successfully meet the requirements, if you are a highly motivated and committed master's student in the field of Physics, Quantum Engineering or similar. You are best equipped for this task if you additionally offer:

• Passion and affinity to make quantum computing a reality
• First experience in semiconductor manufacturing or ion trap fabrication
• Excellent communication skills in English and German
• An independent and proactive working style and the willingness to work in an international team

This position is subject to the collective agreement for workers and employees in the electrical and electronics industry (full-time), employment group D for master students (https://www.feei.at/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/minimum-salaries-white-collar-workers-2024.pdf).

Please attach the following documents (German or English) to your application:

• Motivation letter
• CV
• Certificate of matriculation at a university
• Latest Transcript of records (not older than 6 months)
• Highest completed educational certificate (Matura certificate for Bachelor students, Bachelor certificate for Master students)
• Reference letter (optional)