Sr. Quantum Information Scientist

About the role

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Sr. Quantum Information Scientist in our INTEL Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. The Senior Scientist will assist in quantum information science (QIS)-based research performed at the FISTA in Lawton, Oklahoma, supervising a technical team at a Leidos research facility that develops demonstration systems for the customer, participates in R&D and program development tasks, and manages collaborations with sub‑contractor partners at the University of Oklahoma.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a technical team located at a Leidos research facility.
• Participate in R&D and various program development tasks.
• Supervise and participate in building and testing of quantum‑based communications and sensing systems.
• Manage collaborations with sub‑contractor partners at the University of Oklahoma.
• Communicate technical work orally and in writing to subject‑matter experts and non‑technical audiences.
• Familiarity with proposal processes and white paper writing is a plus.
• Present complex material to non‑technical governmental and military audiences.
• Provide regular updates to the group lead in Huntsville, AL.
• Undertake short periods of travel within the US, primarily to Leidos facilities in DC and Huntsville,