Hybrid Photonics Scientist: Quantum Circuits & Sensing

Leidos; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with company match

Flexible schedules

Education and Training Support

Parental Paid Leave

Job summary

Leidos in Arlington, VA is seeking a Photonics Scientist to advance test and design capabilities in integrated photonics for government programs. The role leads testing and characterization of edge-coupled and grating-coupled photonic devices, and may include simulation and design work for high-fidelity models in quantum sensing and networking.

The position requires collaboration with circuit designers and test engineers, developing new approaches in nonlinear optics, electro-optics, and

Qualifications

• BS degree in physics, applied physics, engineering, or a similar technical field with 4-8 years of relevant industry experience, or MS degree with 2-4 years of industry experience.
• Experience with optimization of photonic components using simulation tools (COMSOL, Lumerical, or equivalent).
• Experience designing and building optical probing hardware set-ups, developing PIC test plans, and characterizing photonic circuit components.
• Research experience in nonlinear optics, atomic physics, quantum information science, and/or quantum photonics.
• Strong proficiency in Python programming and object-oriented programming.
• Familiarity with GDS factory or similar design tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills and ability to work independently on complex tasks and lead technical efforts.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Must be a US CITIZEN and be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative approaches to integrated photonics for component modeling, design, and testing.
• Perform open-ended numerical optimizations in the areas of photonics and quantum science.
• Design photonic circuits through script-based creation of CAD files.
• Design, construct, and operate all necessary PIC probing hardware set-ups and components.
• Characterize photonic circuit components on edge-coupled and grating-coupled devices using specialized probing hardware.
• Research and evaluate emerging photonic technologies.
• Participate in scientific meetings and publish in peer-reviewed literature.
• Work collegially with a talented team of peers as well as university and government collaborators.

Skills

Python

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent work

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Education

BS in physics/engineering

MS in physics/engineering

PhD (preferred)

Tools

COMSOL

Lumerical

GDS Factory

CAD scripting

Job description

Leidos in Arlington, VA is seeking a Photonics Scientist to advance test and design capabilities in integrated photonics for government programs. The role leads testing and characterization of edge-coupled and grating-coupled photonic devices, and may include simulation and design work for high-fidelity models in quantum sensing and networking.

The position requires collaboration with circuit designers and test engineers, developing new approaches in nonlinear optics, electro-optics, and