Leidos delivers innovative defense and mission solutions through multidisciplinary teams focused on customer success. The EO/IR Perception System Analyst develops Python-based analysis tools, evaluates electro-optical/infrared sensor and perception algorithm performance, supports test events, and analyzes real-world and synthetic sensor data.
Work within a team of engineers and scientists to develop Python-based analysis scripts that facilitate the qualitative and quantitative analysis of EO/IR sensor systems and generate clear, well-structured data products
Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that support program objectives and develop clear visualizations that communicate key findings
Assist with data collections and test events including pre-test planning, on-site test support, and post-test data cleaning, validation, and organization
Implement industry-standard and custom metrics to evaluate EO/IR system and algorithm performance
Document analysis methodologies, processes, and findings
Support the development and validation of synthetic EO/IR data generation capabilities by defining analysis needs and comparing synthetic outputs to real-world sensor data
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or similar) from an ABET-accredited institution, Computer Science, Data Science, Physics, or a related field with relevant experience
Proficiency with Python and common scientific libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, scikit-image, statsmodels, matplotlib, seaborn, plotly, etc
Exposure to machine learning (ML) or statistical data analysis methods
Strong analytical skills and willingness to learn EO/IR-specific evaluation techniques
Interest in EO/IR systems and image-based detection and classification
Ability to effectively communicate technical findings clearly in both written and verbal formats within a cross-disciplinary team
Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area
Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance OR meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Final Secret Clearance
Preferred
Active SECRET clearance or above
Familiarity with EO/IR imaging system concepts (pixels, noise, dynamic range, contrast, spectral bands)
Knowledge in the development and evaluation of a variety of ML architectures to include classical ML techniques as well as modern deep learning (DL) architectures for supervised and unsupervised learning
Experience evaluating or developing computer vision algorithms for object detection, recognition, and tracking
Knowledge of statistical analysis techniques for performing exploratory data analysis, comparing distributions of data, and for performing low dimensional embedding
Familiarity with synthetic data generation or modeling & simulation concepts
Familiarity with C++ programming
Benefits
This hybrid role
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement
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