Quantum Sensing Summer Intern

Nokia Bell Labs
Cambridge
2 months ago
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Job Description

Join Nokia Bell Labs' Data & Devices Department within the AI Research Lab and work at the forefront of quantum technologies, wireless systems, and biomedical sensing. In this role, you'll design, simulate, and implement advanced devices and architectures for next-generation computing and sensing. You'll develop and test novel quantum systems and apply AI/ML techniques for data interpretation and system optimization. Collaborating with world-class researchers, you'll contribute to innovations, patents, and publications that strengthen Nokia's leadership in emerging technologies.

Number of Positions: 1

Duration: 3 months

Date: June 1st to August 31st, 2026

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

  • Contribute to cutting-edge research in NVD-based quantum sensing and the miniaturization of opto-electronic systems
  • Design and integration of a tabletop NVD detector into a compact vector magnetometer
  • Explore applications of highly sensitive magnetic field detection such as indoor/outdoor magnetic mapping or non-contact magneto-cardiography
  • Contribute to technical publications, presentations, and patents on your work

Key Skills And Experience

You should have:

  • Hands-on experience with sensing and spectroscopy systems
  • Experience in with opto-electronic integration, fiber optic or microelectronic systems
  • Programming skills in Python and/or MATLAB

It would be nice if you also had:

  • Experience with vector magnetometers
  • Familiarity with applications in navigation (e.g., in GPS-denied environments) and/or medical fields (e.g., imaging, vital sign sensing)

Educational Recommendations: Currently a candidate for a Ph.D. program in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Data Science, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related field.

About Us

Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

Learn more about life at Nokia .

About The Business Group

The Strategy and Technology organization drives Nokia’s future innovation by identifying value-creation opportunities, setting a unified company vision, and developing coherent business, technology, and architecture strategies. It establishes a research foundation for new products and solutions while providing critical infrastructure to support secure and effective execution across all Nokia business units.

Nokia Bell Labs, the world-renowned industrial research arm of Nokia has pioneered breakthrough foundational technologies over the past 100 years like the transistor, laser, Unix, and solar cell - shaping modern communications, computing and connectivity. Today, it drives innovation in AI, quantum computing, 6G, and space communications, bridging groundbreaking research to real-world applications with meaningful impact on society. With ten Nobel Prizes and five Turing Awards, Nokia Bell Labs continues to define the future of technology.

Our recruitment process

We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia .

About The Team

Some of our benefits:

  • Flexible and hybrid working schemes
  • Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
  • Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
  • Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development
  • Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access
  • A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development - for your role and beyond

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