Quantum Information Science Intern
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Job Location:
Huntsville, AL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 48100 - 86950
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Leidos is seeking an intern to work on a materials science-based project for an internal research and development project. This intern will work alongside highly trained scientists within Leidos and with external collaborators.
Primary Responsibilities
Building optical systems to test materials performing testing of materials along with the processing of data generated. A written summary report must be prepared at the end of the testing period. This report may result in publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
The position may require short periods of regional travel within the US.
Basic Qualifications
Must be enrolled in a current degree program in physics optics or related engineering.
Candidate should be familiar with basic optics.
Applicant must be able to regularly work in an optics lab in Huntsville AL.
This position is expected to be 20hr/wk.
Potential employee should be comfortable communicating technical work both orally and written to subject matter experts and nontechnical audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with basic experimental optics.
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:
April 29 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 $48100.00 - $86950.00The 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
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.
