Leidos Holding
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Looking for an opportunity to make an impact'
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world's toughest security challenges for customers with "can't fail" missions. To explore and learn more, click here !
Your greatest work is ahead!
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
Basic Qualifications
Pay Range: Pay Range $148,850.00 - $269,075.00
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.
About Leidos Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.
Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here .
Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other person a l information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected] .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .
Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Looking for an opportunity to make an impact'
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world's toughest security challenges for customers with "can't fail" missions. To explore and learn more, click here !
Your greatest work is ahead!
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.
Pay Range: Pay Range $148,850.00 - $269,075.00
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.
About Leidos Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.
Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here .
Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other person a l information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected] .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .
Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.