Photonics Scientist - Hybrid/Remote Quantum Photonics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

401K with company match

Flexible schedules

Education and training support

Job summary

Leidos in Arlington, VA invites a Photonics Scientist to advance testing and design of edge-coupled integrated quantum photonic devices, collaborating with circuit designers and government partners. The role covers non-linear optics, electro-optics, frequency conversion, and single photon detection.

It requires US citizenship and DoD clearance eligibility; a hybrid work arrangement is available. Leidos offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to publish and advance

Qualifications

• BS degree in physics or engineering with 4-8 years of industry experience or MS with 2-4 years.
• Experience with optimization of photonic components using simulation tools such as COMSOL or Lumerical.
• Experience designing and building optical probing hardware setups and characterizing photonic components.
• Research experience in nonlinear optics, quantum photonics or related fields.
• Strong proficiency in Python and object-oriented programming.
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative approaches to integrated photonics for modeling, design, and testing.
• Perform open-ended numerical optimizations in photonics and quantum science.
• Design photonic circuits via script-based CAD file creation.
• Build and operate PIC probing hardware and characterizing devices.
• Collaborate with peers and government partners; contribute to publications.

Skills

Python programming

Object-oriented programming

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Education

BS degree in physics or engineering

MS degree in physics or engineering

PhD (preferred)

Tools

COMSOL

Lumerical

GDS Factory

Job description

Leidos in Arlington, VA invites a Photonics Scientist to advance testing and design of edge-coupled integrated quantum photonic devices, collaborating with circuit designers and government partners. The role covers non-linear optics, electro-optics, frequency conversion, and single photon detection.

It requires US citizenship and DoD clearance eligibility; a hybrid work arrangement is available. Leidos offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to publish and advance