The Leidos Quantum Incubator is looking for thought leaders with a strong background in quantum technologies / quantum information science, specifically with focuses on quantum optics, sensing, and communications. This is NOT a position for quantum computing efforts or interests. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to help grow the Leidos quantum technologies portfolio of contract and internal R&D projects, benchmarking, and operational prototypes. In this position, the Senior Quantum Scientist will participate in the full life cycle of research & development of optical systems for the study of quantum -enabled remote sensing and communications. Ideal candidates should be interested in a career devoted to applied research and development with strong experimental, hardware skills and should be interested in maturing technologies from concept to prototype. Primary responsibilities: Design, build, perform tests, and analyze quantum experiments in various systems and platforms for cutting edge devices in quantum communication, sensing, and precision positioning, navigation, and timing Perform laboratory and field tests to prove and validate quantum experimental theories as viable products in applicable domains, and benchmark results within the field Write proposals, publish papers, attend and present at conferences, and briefing internal and external customer Collaborate with other team members, engineers, and scientists across the company and different fields to leverage quantum technologies to achieve organizational goals Multiple openings at various levels. The various position’s minimum education and experience requirements are as follows: T4: Bachelor’s degree in physics, applied physics, engineering, or related fields and 8+ years of prior relevant experience . A dditional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements. T5: B achelor’s degree in physics, applied physics, engineering, or related fields and 12+ years of prior relevant experience. A dditional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements.