Quantum Information Research Scientist

Overview

Join us and make a difference in National Security! The Research Scientist will participate in quantum information science (QIS)-based research performed in Lawton, Oklahoma. The Scientist will participate in, and potentially lead, a technical team located at a Leidos research facility in Lawton. The team will develop a variety of sensing and communications demonstration systems for the customer. In addition to team supervision, the Scientist will participate in R&D and various program development tasks.

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Quantum Information Research Scientist in our National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. Leidos offers 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.

The Research Scientist will participate in quantum information science (QIS)-based research being performed in Lawton, Oklahoma. The Scientist will be tasked with participating and potentially leading a technical team located at a Leidos research facility in Lawton. The technical team will be developing a variety of sensing and communications demonstration systems for the customer. In addition to team supervision, the Scientist will also be tasked with participating in R&D along with various program development tasks.

• Supervise and participate in building and testing quantum-based communications and sensing systems.
• Collaborate with sub-contractor partners at the University of Oklahoma.
• Provide regular updates to the group lead in Huntsville, AL.

• Must hold a BS, MS or PhD in physics, optics, quantum information science (QIS), or a related engineering field with 2+ years of experience.
• Candidate must be proficient with physical quantum mechanical systems used in sensing or communications applications.
• Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance.
• Applicant must be able to regularly work in/relocate to Lawton, OK.
• Must be a US Citizen.

• Expertise in an applicable field of quantum physics/QIS, theoretical or experimental.
• Familiarity with Python, Matlab, Mathematica, LabVIEW, C#, or optical modeling programs.
• 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.

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