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October 14, 2025
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Data Scientist

San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
$85K/yr - $154K/yr
Entry, Mid Level
Leidos tackles the most challenging national defense problems using advanced signal processing and data analytics. They are currently seeking Data Scientists to join their leading-edge research and engineering group, where you will collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to design, implement, and deliver cutting-edge machine Signal Processing solutions to complex problems of national importance.
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Responsibilities

  • Identify, prototype, and deploy appropriate (off-the-shelf, fine tuning, or custom) machine learning solutions utilizing state-of-the-art methods and in-depth data analysis.
  • Implement advanced statistical concepts, algorithms and techniques to extract, consolidate, and analyze unstructured, classified “big data” sources to generate actionable insights.
  • Collaborate with a team of other applied scientists, engineers, researchers & program managers to research and develop machine learning solutions to novel problems.
  • Engage in continuous learning and development, staying current with the latest advances in AI/ML and data science to ensure fit-for-purpose and impactful approaches.

Qualification

Required

  • Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of prior relevant experience or Master’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience.
  • Strong understanding of machine learning theory, concepts, and algorithms
  • Proficient in modern data exploration techniques and tools
  • Experience developing and implementing machine learned solutions
  • Familiarization with modern AI/ML algorithms and libraries
  • Fluency in C/C++, Python
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Required on-site full-time work in San Diego, CA
  • Currently holds an active US Government Top Secret security clearance

Preferred

  • Experience performing research to develop data science solutions
  • Experience implementing and applying advanced physical and mathematical concepts in software applications
  • Experience with active or passive sensor data and relevant signal processing techniques
  • Experience with Large Language Model (LLM) development and deployment
  • Familiarization with Fortran or Matlab

Benefit

Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
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Founded in 1969
Reston, Virginia, USA
10001+ employees
https://www.leidos.com/