Emergence Quantum is inviting students to apply for an internship to design and build a system to enable automated rf-calibration within a dilution refrigerator.

Project objectives

·      Design and build a room-temperature control PCB to drive cryogenic rf-switches operating between room temperature to mK. 

·       Program the embedded microcontroller on the PCB to automate switching functions and implement an automated rf-calibration procedure to enable calibrated S-parameter measurements to be made across temperature.  

·       Validate the accuracy of the automated calibration system from 4K to base temperature.

Scope of work

Design PCB, Programming embedded controller, verification measurements.

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Expected outputs

Delivery of design files and software.

A report / presentation into special design considerations made for cryogenic switch operation and accuracy of final automated calibration at base temperature, cooling times etc. 

Student learning outcomes

PCB computer aided design, Embedded system programming, rf-measurement, cryogenics and vacuum systems experience.

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About the internship

The paid internship will be completed onsite at Emergence Quantum, based in Camperdown, Sydney. We are seeking HDR students for this project and we are keen to speak to your university supervisor should you wish to complete this as an industry internship. We are also open to making exceptions for those who are not studying a PhD or Masters.

Interested applicants are invited to send an email to the team with your CV, cover letter and right to work in Australia by June 1, 2026.

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