Quantum Information Science Graduate Intern
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Job Location:
Huntsville, AL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 57850 - 104575
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Leidos is seeking a graduate intern to work on quantum mechanics-based sensing and communications projects for a military customer starting as soon as possible. This intern will work alongside highly trained scientists to develop prototype systems for customer demonstrations.
Primary 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.
Basic Qualifications
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 Qualifications
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.
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Original Posting:
January 8 2026For U.S. Positions: 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:
Pay Range $57850.00 - $104575.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.
Required Experience:
Intern
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About Company
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.
