Research Scientist

Leidos is seeking a talented Research Scientist to work in our Huntsville, AL office. In the Leidos Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence branch you will work with aerospace engineers, computer scientists, research scientists and statisticians to solve complex engineering problems and develop software applications that enable real‑world operators to leverage our engineering solutions.

In this role you will develop solutions to aerospace and defense problems by applying engineering, AI/ML, and software technical skills. To succeed you will leverage internal resources (e.g., software toolkits), collaborate with peers and experienced professionals, and learn independently.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Math, Computer Science or related field with 4‑6 years of work experience.
• Graduate degree in Engineering, Math, Computer Science or related field with 2‑4 years of work experience.
• PhD degree in Engineering, Math, Computer Science or related field with 0‑2 years of work experience.
• Highly proficient with Python and C++ and modern programming practices.
• Experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g., pytest, vitest) is strongly desired.
• Fundamental understanding of mathematical concepts, including linear algebra, matrix math, statistics, trigonometry, and coordinate frames.
• Understanding of machine learning basics, supervised learning, reinforcement learning, and statistics.
• Proficient with source control technologies (Git, Git Lab).
• Solid technical communication skills and the ability to work in both collaborative team environments and independently.
• Must be a resident of North Alabama or willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL office.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Eventually must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

• Master’s degree is strongly desirable but not required.
• Active security clearance is desirable but not required.

$85,150.00 – $

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.