Senior Quantum Scientist

The Leidos Quantum Incubator is looking for thought leaders with a strong background in quantum technologies / quantum information science, specifically with focuses on quantum optics, sensing, and communications. This is NOT a position for quantum computing efforts or interests. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to help grow the Leidos quantum technologies portfolio of contract and internal R&D projects, benchmarking, and operational prototypes. In this position, the Senior Quantum Scientist will participate in the full life cycle of research & development of optical systems for the study of quantum-enabled remote sensing and communications. Ideal candidates should be interested in a career devoted to applied research and development with strong experimental, hardware skills and should be interested in maturing technologies from concept to prototype.

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