Working Student – IT Support & Systems
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Your mission
planqc builds neutral atom quantum computers in Garching. Behind every experiment and every line of control software sits an IT setup that has to work: laptops that are ready on day one, accounts that exist when someone starts, and hardware that is where it should be.As a Working Student in IT Support & Systems, you will be the first point of contact for colleagues who need IT help. You handle 1st level support, prepare and hand over equipment, and keep our Microsoft 365 environment and IT documentation in order. You also support onboarding and offboarding from the IT side, so new colleagues can start working immediately.
This role suits a student who wants real hands on experience with infrastructure and admin tools, and who enjoys helping people as much as fixing systems.
Your responsibilities
- Provide 1st level IT support for employees and troubleshoot common hardware, software and access issues
- Support hardware procurement: ordering, tracking and preparing laptops, monitors and accessories
- Manage the equipment lifecycle, from setup for new starters to collection and reset for leavers
- Support IT onboarding and offboarding, including accounts, access, devices and the welcome setup
- Handle day to day Microsoft 365 tasks such as mailboxes, distribution lists and Teams/SharePoint access
- Keep IT documentation accurate and up to date, including guides, inventory lists and onboarding checklists
- Work with your IT colleagues on more complex issues and escalate when needed
What you bring
- Enrolled in an IT related degree program such as Computer Science or Information Systems, any semester
- Genuine interest in IT and in how systems and infrastructure work
- Basic computer literacy with Windows or macOS and solid troubleshooting instincts
- Ability to pick up new tools quickly and to ask questions when something is unclear
- Reliable and organized, with clear communication towards colleagues without an IT background
Nice to have
- Hobby level experience with Windows or macOS troubleshooting, home networking or similar
- Basic familiarity with Microsoft 365 tools such as Outlook, SharePoint and Teams
- Interest in growing into a junior or full System Administrator role over time
What characterizes you
- You are curious and eager to learn. You do not need to know everything on day one
- You are friendly and patient when helping colleagues who are less confident with technology
- You are detail oriented, especially with equipment tracking and onboarding steps
- You take ownership of small tasks and follow through
Why join planqc
At planqc, you will work on one of the most promising quantum computing architectures alongside a highly driven and collaborative team spanning physics, engineering, and software.We combine deep-tech research with an engineering mindset, turning scientific breakthroughs into scalable quantum systems.
Joining us means:
- Working on cutting-edge neutral atom quantum hardware
- Collaborating with an exceptional, international team across disciplines
- Contributing to a fast-growing quantum startup at a pivotal stage
Benefits at planqc
- Flexible working. Flexible hours and hybrid work where the role allows.
- Health and fitness. EGYM Wellpass for gyms, pools and studios, plus regular Health Days.
- Learning and development. Trainings and conference participation, including international conferences. Plus regular internal learning sessions where colleagues share their knowledge.
- Four locations. Headquarters in Garching, an office in central Munich, plus sites in Ulm and Innsbruck.
- Team culture. Regular team and company events throughout the year, from after work socials to our summer and Christmas parties.
About us
planqc builds neutral-atom quantum computers based on arrays of optically trapped atoms controlled with high-precision laser systems. Our platform combines technologies from optical lattice clocks, quantum gas microscopes and fast Rydberg gates into a scalable computing architecture.
Founded in 2022 as a spin-off from MPQ and LMU Munich, we translate more than a decade of AMO research into deployable quantum systems. Our work spans vacuum and laser hardware, control electronics, firmware, system software and algorithm integration. We focus on turning complex experimental setups into stable, reproducible systems that operate in real computing environments.
Behind this technology is a team that pushes technical boundaries, values open exchange and shared ownership. Physicists, engineers, software developers and business specialists work closely together, often across disciplinary limits. We believe progress comes from combining deep expertise with practical engineering and from giving people the responsibility and trust to shape their domain.
As we grow across our locations in Garching, Ulm, and Innsbruck, we continue to build a company where people take ownership, learn from each other, and directly shape the systems we bring into operation.
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