Senior Quantum Networking Scientist
Gaithersburd, MD
Full Time
Experienced
MacMore is seeking a highly accomplished Senior Quantum Networking Scientist for a proposal bid at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Communications Technology Laboratory (CTL), Quantum Communications Division.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and establish a quantum engineering laboratory supporting network metrology experiments.
- Develop research plans and technical approaches for new quantum networking and measurement science initiatives.
- Recommend, procure, integrate, and configure specialized quantum instrumentation and laboratory equipment.
- Design and execute quantum networking experiments utilizing NIST quantum networking testbeds, including PQNI and DC-QNet.
- Develop polarization-entangled photon sources to support entanglement swapping experiments.
- Optimize pulse width, spectral characteristics, and source performance to achieve indistinguishable photon generation.
- Conduct two-photon interference experiments and evaluate visibility metrics to characterize source quality.
- Develop ultra-stable laser systems operating at 1550 nm for phase-sensitive communication protocols.
- Stabilize laser systems using high-performance optical cavities and evaluate phase noise, coherence length, and spectral linewidth performance.
- Support coherent communication experiments over quantum networking infrastructures.
- Collaborate with government scientists, researchers, and external partners to advance quantum networking capabilities.
- Prepare technical reports, presentations, scientific publications, and conference materials.
- Provide monthly progress reports documenting accomplishments, findings, and deliverables.
- Mentor junior researchers and provide technical instruction on quantum networking concepts and photon-based information systems.
- Ph.D. in Quantum Physics, Quantum Engineering, Optical Physics, Photonics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related scientific discipline.
- Minimum of eight (8) years of experience conducting advanced quantum experiments.
- Minimum of eight (8) years of experience independently designing, implementing, testing, and validating quantum systems.
- Demonstrated experience with quantum networking, quantum communications, or quantum information science.
- Experience developing and operating entangled photon sources and quantum optical experiments.
- Experience performing quantum measurements, phase characterization, and stabilization techniques.
- Experience developing quantum hardware and experimental research platforms.
- Strong technical writing and scientific publication experience.
- Ability to work effectively in collaborative research environments involving government, academia, and industry partners.
- Experience with entanglement swapping experiments and quantum repeater architectures.
- Experience with quantum network testbeds and distributed quantum communication systems.
- Expertise in laser stabilization, optical cavity design, and frequency metrology.
- Familiarity with quantum key distribution (QKD), quantum networking protocols, and quantum internet research.
- Record of peer-reviewed publications in quantum communications, photonics, or related fields.
- Experience presenting research findings at technical conferences and standards organizations.
- Familiarity with NIST, federal laboratory, or federally funded research environments.
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