Senior Quantum Information Scientist - R&D Lead in QIS

Leidos Inc; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; 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 Lawton, Oklahoma invites a Sr. Quantum Information Scientist to join the INTEL Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area. You'll supervise a technical team at a Leidos research facility and contribute to R&D and program development.

The role involves building demonstration systems for quantum-based communications and sensing, collaborating with University of Oklahoma partners, and presenting to technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics, optics, QIS, or related field with 4+ years experience.
• Experience with experimental quantum systems for sensing/communications.
• US citizen able to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• Onsite in Lawton, OK.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and participate in R&D for quantum-based communications and sensing.
• Lead a technical team at Leidos research facility in Lawton, OK.
• Collaborate with sub-contractor partners (University of Oklahoma).
• Communicate complex technical concepts to government and military audiences.

Skills

Quantum information science

Experimental quantum systems

US citizenship

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

PhD in physics/optics/QIS

Tools

Python

Matlab

LabVIEW

C#

Optical modeling

Job description

Leidos in Lawton, Oklahoma invites a Sr. Quantum Information Scientist to join the INTEL Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area. You'll supervise a technical team at a Leidos research facility and contribute to R&D and program development.

The role involves building demonstration systems for quantum-based communications and sensing, collaborating with University of Oklahoma partners, and presenting to technical and non-technical audiences.