Senior AI/ML Scientist

Leidos • Arlington, VA • 4h ago

Description

Leidos currently has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Scientist to lead the development of Human-Machine Teaming solutions for the Information and Data Sciences Division of the Leidos Innovations Center. This position will support multiple programs and projects as well as being responsible for defining and maturing the organization's processes and building/supervising a core group of software engineers. Our projects focus on AI/ML, Resilient Systems, Quantum communications, and Cybersecurity solutions.

Primary Responsibilities

Formulate, suggest, and manage complex data-driven research and development 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 applicable to the stated sensor domains

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 current state-of-the-art developments for candidate's domain of specialization and emerging developments in adjacent areas and strategizing about employment of new approaches to current / future R&D projects.

Work collaboratively across the company, to gather and utilize novel approaches to solve technical challenges.

Basic Qualifications

Ph.D. in the physical sciences, engineering, data science, or computer science with 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 with a strong understanding of both the human and technical components, as well as operational experience with end-users.

Experience performing, testing, and managing research solutions in the areas of interest

Can act as SME for program engagements or proposal support

Strong technical writing and communication skills

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills and ability to work independently on complex tasks and lead technical efforts.

Ability to effectively communicate technical solutions to coworkers, teammates, and customers.

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 our San Diego California or Arlington Virginia office.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the cyber domain

Ability to relay technical insights to non-technical audiences, both in verbal and written formats

Desire to work in a collaborative team environment utilizing agile methodologies

Demonstrable history of working on Government R&D projects that requires flexible/adaptive and rapid response to government requests; Experience with DARPA, IARPA a plus

Basic knowledge and experience with AI/ML engineering including code implementation, optimization, and AI/ML tooling

Have familiarity with analysis of time-series data from sensors and with modeling and simulation of sensor data.

Active TS/SCI Clearance

Original Posting:

June 27, 2025

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $126,100.00 - $227,950.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

REQNUMBER: R-00161775

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.

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