Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges—and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day—working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth, and a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE - and make a difference with us. MITRE is seeking an ambitious and motivated candidate to join MITRE’s Quantum Moonshot project team for an internship in Summer 2024 to work on characterization of quantum memories and photonic devices. The Quantum Moonshot is a dynamic, fast-paced research collaboration between MITRE, MIT, and Sandia National Laboratories working on challenges at the forefront of quantum information science. The intern will have the opportunity to work with researchers on optimization algorithms for designing photonic structures to interface with quantum emitters. The intern will also have the opportunity to assist researchers with hands-on experiments characterizing quantum memories and photonic integrated circuits in our state-of-the-art laboratory in Bedford, MA. Other tasks include detailed data analysis and presenting results to the team, which includes collaborators at MIT and Sandia National Laboratories. The ideal candidate will be an undergraduate with educational background in a technical field, experience with programming (python, C++, or related language), potential experience with a physics modeling software such as COMSOL or Ansys-Lumerical, and curiosity and enthusiasm for learning new skills. Basic Qualifications + Programming experience in Python, Matlab, or C++ + Experimental laboratory experience + Proficiency in data analysis + Electricity and Magnetism coursework + Excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit + Sustained excellence in academic achievement Desired Qualifications + Must be a student enrolled full-time in an accredited degree-seeking program in physics, applied physics, electrical engineering, optics, or a related degree and continue to be enrolled full-time the semester following the internship + Experience working in an optics lab + Experience with COMSOL and/or Ansys-Lumerical + Interest in optimization algorithms and machine learning + Interest in learning more about quantum information theory + Quantum mechanics coursework + Demonstrated interest in serving the public This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s): None This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s): None Work Location Type: Onsite MITRE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. MITRE recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age; ancestry; color; family medical or genetic information; gender identity and expression; marital, military, or veteran status; national and ethnic origin; physical or mental disability; political affiliation; pregnancy; race; religion; sex; sexual orientation; and any other protected characteristics. For further information please visit the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website EEO is the Law Poster (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) and Pay Transparency (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf) . MITRE intends to maintain a website that is fully accessible to all individuals. If you are unable to search or apply for jobs and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of MITRE’s employment process, please email recruitinghelp@mitre.org . Copyright © 2025, The MITRE Corporation. All rights reserved. MITRE is a registered trademark of The MITRE Corporation. Material on this site may be copied and distributed with permission only. Benefits information may be found here (https://careers.mitre.org/us/en/benefits)