Quantum and Optical Communications-Assistant Staff
Pubblicato il 13-08-2026 - Mit Lincoln Laboratory in Italia
The Optical and Quantum Communication Group develops impactful quantum and classical technologies and system prototypes for use in a wide range of challenging applications in terrestrial, space and underwater environments. Primary areas of research include the development of novel entangled-photon source technologies and quantum memory systems; novel quantum link architectures; sensitive single-photon receivers; novel modulation and coding approaches; multi-format laser-comm modems; robust and compact free-space optical beam directors; and precision beam pointing, link acquisition and tracking systems. The group is leveraging these technologies for use in prototype systems that are deployed in the field to inform next-generation quantum and classical optical system capabilities. Examples of near-term field tests include terabit-per-second direct-to-Earth small-satellite constellations, near-Earth wideband relay laser communication terminal hardware for space and ground terminal use,
and next-generation beam-director prototypes that are inherently scalable to deep-space optical comm systems, and quantum state transfer across a regional quantum network testbed.
Position Description
The group is seeking a tempo pieno Assistant Staff member to contribute to research and development activities for quantum networking and free-space optical communications technologies and systems. Examples of current technology development activities include on-demand entangled photon-sources, single-photon detector arrays, parametric nonlinear optical devices, quantum memory and synchronization subsystems, adaptive optics systems, and optical modem technologies.
The primary goal for the candidate upon joining the group will be to support integration and testing of these technologies in a laboratory environment and in laboratory and fielded testbeds. This work will include significant interactions with other staff working in the group. We anticipate that the candidate will also support ad