Entry-Level Computer Scientist

Leidos Defense Sensors is seeking an Entry-Level Computer Scientist to join our Sensor Research and Analysis Division and support critical missile defense programs. This role is to join a diverse team of scientists engineers and analysts supporting advanced radar systems research and development in a high-fidelity modeling and simulation environment. The candidate will be expected to setup test analyze and evaluate radar and weapon system performance using modeling and simulation of air defense systems.

Ideal candidates bring strong analytical and problemsolving skills work effectively in a collaborative team environment and build strong working relationships with peers and technical staff across the all of these roles you will play a vital part in enhancing system performance and advancing missioncritical objectives in support of our national defense.

This position is hiring now for a 2027 start date (January or postSpring graduation). No clearance is required to start; ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret clearance is required.

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Primary Responsibilities

• Support M&S configuration testing and data analysis activities of radar and weapon systems to determine performance capabilities.
• Demonstrate strong mathematical analytical and problem-solving skills in support of analysis products and presentations.
• Work with a team to find solutions to novel complex and non-traditional questions.
• Prepare and deliver analysis results technical briefings and demonstrations to program stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Electrical Engineering Math Physics or related technical field from an ABETaccredited institution.
• Strong proficiency in Python.
• Foundational knowledge of C.
• Experience in computer programming algorithm development or analytical software tools.
• Ability to analyze data sets and provide meaningful statistically relevant insights.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Ability to work onsite in the North Alabama area upon start.

Preferred Qualifications

• Computer science related internship or project experience.
• Experience with radar or air/missile defense systems modeling simulation analysis development or integration.
• Experience with software development using C.
• Experience with MATLAB modeling tools or scientific computing environments.
• Familiarity with Linux environments (e.g. Red Hat Enterprise Linux).

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