Quantum Communications Specialist

1 day ago


Arlington, Virginia, United States Leidos Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Quantum Communications Scientist to join our team at Leidos. As a key member of our Quantum Technologies Team, you will be responsible for participating in the full life cycle of research and development of quantum communications protocols and hardware.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support ongoing research projects in quantum communications, including designing, simulating, building, characterizing, and analyzing optics and optoelectronics experiments.
  • Perform laboratory and field tests to prove and validate quantum experimental theories as viable products in applicable domains.
  • Collaborate with other team members, engineers, and scientists across the company to leverage quantum technologies and achieve organizational goals.
  • Write proposals, publish papers, attend and present at conferences, and brief internal and external customers.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in physics, applied physics, engineering, or related fields.
  • Research experience and experimental background in photonics, quantum communications, quantum information science, quantum optics, or related areas.
  • Demonstrated background in quantum communications hardware, protocols, lab or field deployment/testing.
  • Familiarity with communications and optics lab design, set up, and operation.
  • Experience developing innovative solutions based on relevant research results.
  • US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Physics, Engineering, or related fields.
  • Experience in photonic design simulation with tools such as Lumerical or Tidy3D.
  • Extensive experience researching in quantum sources, sensing, low photon detection correlation, and quantum information technology.
  • Experience and domain knowledge related to data processing.
About Leidos

Leidos is a leading provider of innovative solutions in the defense, intelligence, and homeland security markets. We are committed to delivering exceptional results and making a positive impact on our customers and the communities we serve.



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