Chief Quantum Communications Scientist

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Leidos Defense is seeking a Chief Quantum Communications Scientist to provide technical leadership to a diverse, highly skilled team to create unique solutions for complex problems involving US weapon systems and the next generation of quantum secure communication.

This position will specifically focus on leading the research, design, and implementation of future quantum technologies focusing on quantum optics, quantum sensing, quantum secure direct communication (QSDC), and quantum cryptography. This is a full-time position with the Leidos Cyber Electromagnetic Activity (CEMA) team that is based in Huntsville, Alabama facilitating the development of a new quantum research facility in Lawton, Oklahoma. The individual in this position can reside at either location however travel between Huntsville and Lawton will be expected up to 25% of the time.

The primary objective of the CEMA team effort at Lawton is to help the U.S. Army improve CEMA readiness for warfighters operating complex, mission-critical weapon systems in a CEMA contested environment by improving resiliency and survivability.

This team currently operates in both unclassified and classified environments at both the new Fires Innovation Science and Technology Accelerator (FISTA) complex in Lawton and the Leidos complex in Huntsville.

Primary Responsibilities

• Research and Development efforts associated defining solutions for our Army based customers in its efforts to improve the security of tactical communications.

• Presentation of technical demonstrations and briefing to senior customers.

• Ideation, development, and leadership of a future Quantum laboratory and testbed that supports testing, evaluation, and integration of quantum photonic circuits, cryptographic solutions, and quantum RF solutions into future military applications.

Basic Qualifications

• PhD in physics, electrical engineering, mathematics, or similar area with15 years of relevant work experience in quantum computing, quantum communications, optics, physical electronics, or similar area or Master’s Degree with 18 years of relevant work experience.

• Candidate must have experience standing up and/or running advanced technical projects and lab environments.

• US Citizenship is required and eligibility to obtain DoD TS/SCI security clearance.

Original Posting Date:

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.