Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. They are looking for a Junior Data Scientist to contribute to Research and Development efforts in AI and Machine Learning, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to solve complex problems and develop innovative solutions.
Design build, train, and evaluate machine learning models across various domains.
Conduct original research and develop innovative solutions in areas such as Predictive Analytics, Explainable AI, and statistical modeling.
Collaborate with AI/ML researchers and engineers using Agile methodologies.
Analyze complex datasets to identify trends and inform decision-making processes.
Communicate findings, insights, and methodologies to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Contribute to the development of tools and technologies for deployment in real-world environments.
Implement appropriate modeling and data science strategies required to address customer needs.
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science or related field and 2-4 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with less than 2 years of relevant experience.
Strong Python programming fundamentals.
Experience with AI/ML tools, such as common Python packages (e.g., scikit-learn, NumPy, Pandas) and Jupyter notebooks.
Knowledge of machine learning algorithms, statistical modeling, and data analysis techniques.
Familiarity with research methodologies and practices, including experimental design and hypothesis testing.
Self-starter with high intellectual curiosity.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience.
Preferred
Experience with generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), or transformer-based architectures.
Familiarity with data visualization libraries such as Plotly, Streamlit, and matplotlib.
Willing to learn new skills, tools, and frameworks as needed.
Ability and willingness to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.
Benefit
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
