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University - Summer 2027 Quantum Computing Research Intern

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Part time
Where
Washington, DC
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End Date: December 6, 2026
Posted
Sep 9

University - Summer 2027 Quantum Computing Research Intern  The Opportunity:

Are you fascinated by the possibilities of quantum technology? Do you want to transform its potential into reality? We have an opportunity for you to leverage your scientific and technical expertise to advance quantum computing. In this role, you will grow your existing software development skills to write code and create programs that scale to meet the demands of AI and Quantum Computing.

What You’ll Do:

Join us. The world can't wait.

What you'd do

  • Work closely with Booz Allen quantum research staff to understand customer needs and provide direct software development support.
  • Apply your expertise in software engineering or computer science for problem-solving, design, development, and maintenance of cutting-edge quantum systems.
  • Identify new growth areas for our quantum and artificial intelligence businesses and build MVPs that excite customers.
  • Leverage principles of software development to build frameworks and programs that can take advantage of the latest and most appropriate computational resources for the customer's use case.

What they want

  • Experience with research in computer science, quantum technology, physics, chemistry, or mathematics, including academic research
  • Experience in data gathering, analytical, and problem-solving work
  • Experience with quantum algorithms, quantum software development, or quantum computing applications
  • Knowledge of Agile development environments, tools, and methodologies
  • Knowledge of an object-oriented language, including Java, C++, C#, Rust or Python
  • Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
  • Scheduled to obtain a Bachelor’s degree by Summer 2028 or Summer 2029
  • Experience performing research in quantum mechanics and the quantum effects that enable quantum computing, quantum sensing, or quantum networking
  • Knowledge of quantum computing hardware, control electronics, and environmental control requirements
  • Possession of excellent collaboration skills across different technical backgrounds
Starts
2026-09-09