• Intern 2026: Quantum Data Center Engineering

    IBM (Albany, NY)


    Introduction

     

    IBM Research takes responsibility for technology and its role in society. Working in IBM Research means you'll join a team who invent what's next in computing, always choosing the big, urgent and mind-bending work that endures and shapes generations. Our passion for discovery, and excitement for defining the future of tech, is what builds our strong culture around solving problems for clients and seeing the real world impact that you can make.

     

    IBM's product and technology landscape includes Research, Software, and Infrastructure. Entering this domain positions you at the heart of IBM, where growth and innovation thrive.

    Your role and responsibilities

    As a Quantum Data Center Engineering Intern, you will learn about the structural and mechanical infrastructure needed to support a Quantum System. Gain hands-on skills in the Quantum environment while working with specialized equipment. In addition, you will utilize software design tools to design and implement hardware components. Expectation for the intern role is you are able to use AutoCAD and other design software to design hardware components then implement and test their design. You will also need to have some understanding of physical structures and their weight bearing abilities. Finally have a sense of a lab/datacenter environment, cooling, water supply and power needs.

    Required technical and professional expertise

    * Currently enrolled as a sophomore or junior, in Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering, Aerospace, Robotics, or similar program

    * Have a broad mechanical understanding and experience with CAD modeling, simulation, assembly, fabrication, and basic electrical systems

    * Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)

    * Have ability and motivation to work in a hands-on environment (e.g. labs / datacenters)

     

    IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.