Quantum Information Science Intern

Leidos • Huntsville, AL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is seeking an intern to work on a materials science-based project for an internal research and development project. This intern will work alongside highly trained scientists within Leidos and with external collaborators.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a current degree program in physics, optics, or related engineering
• Candidate should be familiar with basic optics
• Applicant must be able to regularly work in an optics lab in Huntsville, AL
• This position is expected to be 20hr/wk
• Potential employee should be comfortable communicating technical work both orally and written, to subject matter experts and nontechnical audiences

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with basic experimental optics
• Experience in setting up lab equipment for optical and quantum experiments
• Experience in laser safety
• Expertise in optical systems is not required but basic familiarity with optics is preferred

Responsibilities

• Building optical systems to test materials
• Performing testing of materials
• Processing of data generated
• Preparing a written summary report at the end of the testing period
• Potential for short periods of regional travel within the US

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees