Sr. Quantum Information Scientist

Leidos•Huntsville, AL

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Sr. Quantum Information Scientist in our National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented 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. The Senior Scientist will assist in quantum information science (QIS)-based research being performed at the FISTA, in Lawton, Oklahoma. The Senior Scientist will be tasked with supervising a technical team located at a Leidos research facility. The technical team will be developing a variety of 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. This position will be based in Huntsville, AL at the start of the position and the individual will be required to relocate to Lawton, OK within 8-12 month timeframe. Responsibilities will include supervising and participation in the building and testing of quantum-based communications and sensing systems along with managing collaborations with sub-contractor partners at the University of Oklahoma. Expertise in optical systems is not required but basic familiarity with optics is preferred. The position may require short periods of travel within the US., primarily to other Leidos facilities in DC and Huntsville, AL. Potential employee should be comfortable communicating technical work, both orally and written to subject matter experts and non-technical audiences. Familiarity with proposal processes and white paper writing is a plus. Presenting complex material to non-technical governmental and military audiences. Provide regular updates to the group lead in Huntsville, AL.

Requirements

Must hold a PhD in physics, optics, quantum information science (QIS), or some related field
4+ years of related work experience
Proficient with experimental quantum mechanical systems used in sensing or communications applications
Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance
Applicant must be able to work in Huntsville, AL for 8-12 month timeframe and then relocate to Lawton, OK
Must be a US Citizen

Nice To Haves

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
Basic familiarity with optics
Familiarity with proposal processes and white paper writing

Responsibilities

Supervising and participation in the building and testing of quantum-based communications and sensing systems
Managing collaborations with sub-contractor partners at the University of Oklahoma
Communicating technical work, both orally and written to subject matter experts and non-technical audiences
Presenting complex material to non-technical governmental and military audiences
Provide regular updates to the group lead in Huntsville, AL