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Leonardo

Aerospace, defense tech design and manufacturing

Quantum Technologies Researcher

Physical SciencesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

About the Job

Requirements

  • A master's or specialist degree in Physics, Mathematics, or Engineering is required.
  • At least 3–5 years of experience is required for the Expert seniority level.
  • Proficiency in at least one of the following areas is required: quantum sensing for positioning, navigation, and timing; atomic clocks; atom interferometry; laser cooling; magneto-optical trapping; ion trapping; optical networks; radio-frequency sensing based on atomic systems; magnetometry; quantum communications; quantum imaging; quantum optics theory; distributed algorithms; cryptographic primitives and post-quantum cryptography algorithms; or optical, mechanical, and electronic systems engineering.
  • Knowledge of written and spoken English at level B2 is required.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct innovative research primarily focused on low- and medium-technology readiness levels.
  • Develop independent research involving experimentation and computational modeling.
  • Supervise doctoral research projects with universities.
  • Set up laboratory equipment and experimental areas when necessary.
  • Prepare proposals for external research projects and execute state-funded programs.
  • Identify internal and external growth needs and opportunities and study potential applications of the research topic.
  • Participate in developing technology strategy and implementing next-generation research programs.
  • Document and communicate results through reports and presentations to partners and customers.

Desired Qualifications

  • A PhD or specialized master's degree is preferred.
  • Experience with quantum sensing for positioning, navigation, and timing, including atomic clocks, atom interferometry, laser cooling, magneto-optical trapping, ion trapping, or optical networks.
  • Experience with radio-frequency sensing based on atomic systems or magnetometry.
  • Experience with quantum communications, including quantum random number generators, free-space or fiber-based quantum key distribution, quantum networks, quantum internet, quantum vulnerability analysis, quantum memories, or entanglement-distribution schemes.
  • Experience with quantum imaging, including correlated single-photon time counting, entanglement-based imaging, quantum illumination, or seeing-behind-the-corner systems.
  • Experience with quantum optics theory, nonlinear physics for single-photon sources, light–matter interaction modeling, complex quantum-light system simulation, inverse problems, or quantum-detection scheme design.
  • Experience with distributed algorithms for clock synchronization, conference key agreement, or digital signatures.
  • Experience with optical, mechanical, and electronic systems engineering, including optical-system modeling, simulation, design, experimental implementation, testing, radio-frequency electronics, field-programmable gate array programming, or system-on-chip programming and porting.

About the Company

Leonardo

Aerospace, defense tech design and manufacturing

Leonardo operates in aerospace, defense, and security, designing and manufacturing advanced technologies for militaries, intelligence agencies, and defense contractors. Its products combine hardware, software, and services and are delivered through subsidiaries in the US (DRS, Electronics US, Critical Infrastructure, Aircraft and Aerostructures US). It differentiates itself with a broad, diversified portfolio and end-to-end support from development to sustainment, plus training and customer service. Its goal is to provide reliable, state-of-the-art capabilities to defense, intelligence, and civil infrastructure customers while maintaining strong support and training.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Rome, Italy
Founded
2022

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