Leidos · 5 days ago
Experimental Photonics Scientist
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$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 an Experimental Photonics Scientist to test and characterize photonic integrated circuits, contributing directly to their quantum technologies portfolio by developing new projects and prototypes.
ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Collaborate with design and layout engineers to ensure PICs are compatible for testing
Identify key hardware needs for photonic testing and experimental demonstrations
Use photonic probing systems to conduct detailed testing and characterization of PICs at the component, subsystem, and system levels
Maintain and calibrate lab equipment and testing apparatus to ensure high-quality testing standards
Analyze captured data, document test results, write comprehensive reports, and present findings to internal teams
Continuously stay up to date with advancements in photonic technology, testing methods, and industry best practices
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 using photonic PIC probing hardware for basic testing, including optical coupling and alignment, insertion loss measurements, and spectral response analysis
Proficiency in aligning fiber arrayed probes to both edge-coupled and grating-coupled devices
Hands-on experience with equipment such as laser sources, power meters, optical spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and micromanipulator stages
Experience developing software to control hardware for experiments, using either Python or LabView
Skilled in handling delicate optics and photonic chips
Desire to work on a fast-paced research environment
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
Prior experience in the design, fabrication, or characterization of hybrid non-linear integrated photonics (such as TFLN or BTO)
Nanophotonic design using photonic simulation tools such as: FDTD, FEM, or optical mode solver (Lumerical/COMSOL/Tidy3D/or similar)
Expertise in free space optics, including the design, alignment, and testing of optical systems for quantum applications
A record of publications in peer-reviewed journals or presentations at conferences with the desire to contribute to proposal writing
Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to brief non-technical audiences
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
Amy Smith
Senior Vice President, Government Affairs
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