Leidos · 9 hours ago
Quantum Photonics Scientist
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$87K/yr - $157K/yr
2+ years expLeidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. They are seeking a Quantum Photonics Scientist to lead simulation and design work for integrated quantum photonic devices, focusing on Quantum Sensing and Networking. This role involves collaboration with circuit designers and test engineers to achieve project goals.
ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform open-ended numerical optimizations in the areas of photonics and quantum science
Design photonic circuits through script-based creation of CAD files
Collaborate with the Quantum Technologies team to design integrated photonic circuits
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in physics, engineering, or related fields and 2+ years of prior relevant experience for T2 level
Bachelor's degree in physics, engineering, or related fields and 4+ years of prior relevant experience for T3 level
Bachelor's degree in physics, engineering, or related fields and 8+ years of prior relevant experience for T4 level
Experience with optimization of photonic components using simulation tools (COMSOL, Lumerical, or equivalent)
Experience with open-ended numerical simulations and optimizations
Research experience in the areas of nonlinear optics, atomic physics, quantum information science, and/or quantum photonics
Strong proficiency in Python programming and object-oriented programming
Familiar with GDS factory or similar design tools
Strong analysis, design, and problem-solving skills
US citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain US government security clearance
Preferred
PhD degree in physics, engineering, or other equivalent area of expertise
Expert in Python programming
Expertise and experimental background in nonlinear optics, atomic physics, quantum information science, and/or quantum photonics
Experience with PDKs, semiconductor or nanofabrication processing, and packaging of photonic integrated circuits
Experience creating nanofabrication CAD files (Klayout) from python scripting (GDS factory)
Strong background in data analysis and visualization
Benefits
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement
Company
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO
Leadership Team
James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
Theodore Tanner
Chief Technology Officer
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