Senior Quantum Networking Scientist
MacMore
Overview 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. 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. Required Qualifications 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. Desired Qualifications 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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