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Quantum Information Research Scientist

Leidos Lawton, OK On-site senior full-time

Salary

$69,550 - $125,725 per year

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Description

We are seeking a Quantum Information Research Scientist to join our INTEL Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA) team. As a scientist, you will develop sensing and communications demonstration systems, participate in R&D, and collaborate with subcontractor partners.

Responsibilities:

  • Supervise and participate in building and testing quantum-based communications and sensing systems
  • Collaborate with subcontractor partners
  • Provide regular updates to the group lead in Huntsville, AL
  • Communicate technical work to subject matter experts and non-technical audiences
  • Participate in proposal processes and white paper writing

Requirements:

  • BS, MS, or PhD in physics, optics, quantum information science (QIS), or a related engineering field with 2+ years of experience
  • Proficiency with physical quantum mechanical systems used in sensing or communications applications
  • Ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance
  • US citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Expertise in an applicable field of quantum physics/QIS, either theoretical or experimental
  • Familiarity with Python, Matlab, Mathematica, LabVIEW, C#, or any optical modeling program
  • Experience in the theory and design of experimental quantum systems for sensing/communications applications
  • Experience in setting up lab equipment for optical and quantum experiments

We offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and more.

Skills

Required

  • quantum information science
  • physics
  • optics
  • quantum mechanical systems
  • TS/SCI security clearance

Nice to have

  • Python
  • Matlab
  • Mathematica
  • LabVIEW
  • C#
  • optical modeling program
  • quantum physics
  • experimental quantum systems

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