Quantum Information Science Intern
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. The position may require short periods of regional travel within the US. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
