Senior Quantum Optical Research Scientist

Lockheed Martin; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 136,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin's LM Advanced Technology Center seeks a Staff Research Scientist to contribute to R&D of advanced physical, chemical, and optical systems for remote sensing and communications. You will design and perform experiments, and report results while modeling complex systems.

The role emphasizes lasers, optics, cryogenics, high-performance detectors, and wavelength stabilization. US citizenship and ability to obtain a clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a related field.
• Design/modeling of complex physical and chemical systems.
• Experience with lasers, optics, cryogenics and high-performance detectors.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain US Government clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform scientific experiments and investigations of physical phenomena.
• Develop theories and models based on experimental data.
• Coordinate interdepartmental activities and research efforts.
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position.

Skills

Advanced degree

Lasers & Optics

Precision electronics

High-performance detectors

Wavelength stabilization

Optical materials

Theoretical modeling

US citizenship

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline

Tools

MATLAB

Mathematica

Job description

Lockheed Martin's LM Advanced Technology Center seeks a Staff Research Scientist to contribute to R&D of advanced physical, chemical, and optical systems for remote sensing and communications. You will design and perform experiments, and report results while modeling complex systems.

The role emphasizes lasers, optics, cryogenics, high-performance detectors, and wavelength stabilization. US citizenship and ability to obtain a clearance are required.