Leidos · 1 day ago
Quantum Information Science Graduate Intern
Huntsville, AL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$58K/yr - $105K/yrLeidos is seeking a graduate intern to work on quantum mechanics-based sensing and communications projects for a military customer. This intern will work alongside highly trained scientists to develop prototype systems for customer demonstrations.
ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include building and testing optical systems, along with the creation of any code needed to operate these systems and the processing of data generated. The position may require short periods of travel within the US
Qualification
Required
Must be enrolled in a Masters, JD or PhD degree program in physics, optics, or related engineering
Must be located in Huntsville, AL to regularly work in an optics lab
Must be able to work 20 hours per week
Candidate should be familiar with basic optics
Potential employee should be comfortable communicating technical work, both orally and written, to subject matter experts and non-technical audiences
Holding a security clearance is not required, but ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance is a must
Must be a US Citizen
Preferred
Familiarity with Python, Matlab, Mathematica, LabVIEW, C#, or any optical modeling program
Experience in setting up lab equipment for optical and quantum experiments
Experience in laser safety
Expertise in optical systems is not required but basic familiarity with optics is preferred
Company
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
Founded in 1969
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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