Internship / Flexship in Quantum Communications at T-Labs(m/w/x)

Job ID: 235523 Location: Germany : Berlin : Berlin Career Level: 02 - Students Employment type: 03 - Internship Weekly working hours: 34.00 Amount of travel: 0-25% Languages required: English; German Application deadline: 05/12/2025 **Internship at Deutsche Telekom.** Are you keen to put all the theory you've been learning into practice and start experiencing and shaping the digital world of tomorrow right now? Then you're in the right place. We can make coffee and photocopy documents ourselves. We're looking for interns like you that want to put their innovative skills and motivation to good use as part of a team to drive the expansion of the connected world forward. T-Labs is the research and development unit of Deutsche Telekom, focusing on translating new technology trends into tangible results for Deutsche Telekom’s innovation portfolio. Co-research is the key mission for the T-Labs team, with the vision of achieving a superior customer experience and exploring disruptive technologies for future telecommunications infrastructures. **Your Tasks** Whether it's a compulsory or voluntary internship - as an intern / flexikant (m/f/d) you will benefit in any case from an attractive remuneration and flexible working hours. You will support the team with the following responsible tasks: * Development of Python and Matlab scripts for automating experiments and data collection processes * Design and implementation of monitoring protocols for real-time monitoring and control of laboratory equipment * Support in integrating software modules into existing hardware components * Collaboration with researchers to optimize experimental processes * Documentation of code, procedures, and results for internal reference and future reproduction * Troubleshooting software and hardware problems during experiments * Maintaining knowledge of emerging technologies and tools in the field of quantum communication and laboratory automation * Active participation in experiments in the field of quantum communication (e.g., entanglement distribution, entanglement swapping, and quantum teleportation) **Your Profile** You have completed a bachelor's degree and are already enrolled in a master's program in computer science, electrical engineering, physics, or a related field. You have successfully completed the first semesters. You bring 4–6 months for the internship / flexship. Technical interest, openness to new topics & people, and a passion for learning characterize you. You also bring the following: * Proficiency in programming languages Python, Matlab, or LabVIEW with experience in script development for automation and data analysis * Familiarity with monitoring protocols such as SNMP and experience in their implementation in a laboratory environment * Desirable experience in handling optical instruments such as lasers, waveplates, beam splitters, and optical fibers * Good knowledge of computer networks, including TCP/IP, UDP, and network configuration * Ability to work independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team * Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail * Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with colleagues from various backgrounds **Preferred Qualifications:** * Previous knowledge of laboratory automation tools and frameworks * Experience with quantum communication protocols and technologies * Familiarity with version control systems such as Git * Knowledge of basic principles of physics and information theory * Experience with scientific publications This position is also available on part-time basis. Severely disabled applicants with equal qualification will be given particular consideration. Your contact: Bianca Eugenia Mihalache Phone: 069/2193896998 E-mail: bianca-eugenia.mihalache@telekom.com