Leidos

Principal AI/ML Scientist

Leidos

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Arlington • California, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $126,100 - $227,950 per year

Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

Cyber SecurityTypeScript

About the role

  • Formulate, suggest, and manage complex data-driven R&D projects crossing human factors, AI/ML, data science, software, and cyber
  • Work with software engineers and data scientists to develop and utilize data pipelines to develop algorithms and/or ML models
  • Work with hardware engineers in the design, prototyping, and testing of novel sensor hardware solutions
  • Produce and communicate reports that summarize technical results to a non-technical audience
  • Stay up to date with state-of-the-art developments and strategize application to current/future R&D projects
  • Work collaboratively across the company to gather and utilize novel approaches to solve technical challenges
  • Define and mature organization processes and build/supervise a core group of software engineers
  • Support multiple programs and projects and act as technical lead or SME

Requirements

  • Ph.D. in the physical sciences, engineering, data science, or computer science
  • 8+ years of direct experience with DoD and IC research programs and testing and evaluation
  • 3+ years experience in human-machine teaming or human performance research
  • Experience performing, testing, and managing research solutions in AI/ML, resilient systems, quantum communications, or cybersecurity
  • Ability to act as SME for program engagements or proposal support
  • Strong technical writing and communication skills
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to work independently on complex tasks and lead technical efforts
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
  • Ability and willingness to work a hybrid schedule from either San Diego, California or Arlington, Virginia office
  • Preferred: Experience in the cyber domain
  • Preferred: Demonstrable history of working on Government R&D projects (DARPA, IARPA a plus)
  • Preferred: Basic knowledge and experience with AI/ML engineering including code implementation, optimization, and AI/ML tooling
  • Preferred: Familiarity with analysis of time-series data from sensors and with modeling and simulation of sensor data
  • Preferred: Active TS/SCI Clearance
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation
  • Health and Wellness programs
  • Income Protection
  • Paid Leave
  • Retirement

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
AI/MLdata sciencedata pipelinesalgorithmsML modelshuman-machine teamingquantum communicationscybersecuritytechnical writingtime-series data analysis
Soft skills
analytical skillsproblem-solvingcritical thinkingcommunication skillsindependent workleadershipcollaborationreportingstrategic thinkingsupervision
Certifications
Ph.D. in physical sciencesPh.D. in engineeringPh.D. in data sciencePh.D. in computer scienceTS/SCI clearance
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