Applied Quantum Error Correction Theorist at Leidos

The Leidos Quantum Incubator has an opening for an Applied Quantum Error Correction Theorist with a broad background in quantum information science. This is an exciting opportunity to advance the forefront of next-generation quantum this position the Applied Quantum Error Correction Theorist will design error correction schemes for quantum networking sensing and computing applications. Ideal candidates should be interested in a career devoted to applied research and development with strong mathematical and software skills and should be interested in maturing technologies from concept to prototype.Primary ResponsibilitiesDevelop new concepts for logical quantum devices ranging from sensing to computing to networkingDevelop and analyze error correction schemes for quantum repeaters and photonic quantum error correctionDesign simulate and analyze cutting edge devices in quantum computing communication sensing and precision positioning navigation and timingDesign software to create high-fidelity simulations of quantum communications photonics or sensing experiments.Collaborate with other team members engineers and scientists across the company and different fields to leverage quantum technologies to achieve organizational goalsMultiple openings at various levels. The various positions minimum education and experience requirements are as follows:T3: Bachelors degree in physics engineering or related fields and 4 years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements. T4: Bachelors degree in physics engineering or related fields and 8 years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements. Basic Qualifications:Research experience in one or more of the following areas: CV and DV quantum information quantum computing quantum communications protocols general quantum information science quantum error correction and entangled quantum sensingFamiliarity with quantum information software tools such as Qiskit SeQUeNCe Stim QuTIP etc.Experience developing innovative solutions based upon the application of relevant research results from a wide variety of sourcesStrong theory and analytical skillsStrong technical writing skills with experience in writing advanced technical proposals.US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a US government security clearanceStrong desire to learn new technologies and flexibility to change from one project to another quicklyExperience with standard programming languages for analytics or scientific applications such as Python Matlab and MathematicaAbility to effectively communicate to both technical and non-technical audiencesHighly motivated to publish in peer-reviewed journals and present research at conferencesPreferred Qualifications:PhD degree in physics engineering or other equivalent area of expertiseExtensive experience researching in quantum information and communication theoryFamiliarity with stabilizer error correcting codes as well as nontraditional approaches such as GKP cat codes and error detecting codesFamiliarity with applications of quantum error correction to quantum sensing and distributed quantum computingExperience and domain knowledge related to data processingInterest and experience in quantum communications quantum networks and quantum sensingDemonstrated experience in proposing and winning independent research fundingDoD Top Secret ClearanceIf youre looking for comfort keep scrolling. At Leidos we outthink outbuild and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. Were not hiring followers. Were recruiting the ones who disrupt provoke and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. Were already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.Original Posting:November 20 2025For 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 $87100.00 - $157450.00The 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. Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 87100 - 157450