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# Quantum Information Scientist

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** Lawton, OK, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $176,000 - $198,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=3054817968-2

## About the Role

* Quantum information science
 * Experimental quantum optics
 * Optical and photonic systems
 * Python or Matlab programming
 * Laboratory instrumentation and control (e.g., Lab
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 * Scientific data analysis and modeling
 * Technical writing for proposals and white papers
 * Scientific communication to non-technical audiences
 * Research project leadership
 * Collaboration with academic and government partners

## Description

* Lead experimental quantum information science research projects in sensing and communications
 * Supervise and mentor a technical team at an on-site research facility
 * Design, build, and test quantum-based communication and sensing demonstration systems
 * Coordinate and manage collaborations with university and subcontractor partners
 * Contribute to proposal and white paper development for new research opportunities
 * Communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
 * Provide regular technical and project status updates to program leadership
 * Set up and oversee operation of optical and quantum laboratory experiments