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Leidos

Principal Manufacturing & Autonomy Research Scientist

Leidos, Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States, 97458

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Overview Employer Industry: Defense and Technology

Why consider this job opportunity:

Salary up to $227,950.00

Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization

Hybrid work schedule available in San Diego, CA, or Arlington, VA

Engage in groundbreaking research with direct impact on national security

Collaborative environment that values innovation and creativity

Work with cutting-edge technologies in resilient systems and autonomous applications

Responsibilities

Develop innovative solutions for challenging problems related to defense systems

Engage with R&D customers and transition partners to identify technical needs

Lead research in naval surface platforms, autonomy, and resilient systems

Deliver software products and lead teams in developing resilient systems solutions

Track technology trends and identify future software R&D funding opportunities

Qualifications

Proven track record in proposing and executing work with agencies like DARPA within the last 5 years

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field with 15+ years of experience, or a Ph.D. with 8+ years of experience

Experience with programming languages such as Java, Scala, C/C++, Ruby, Rust, or Python

Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience engaging senior leadership

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance; U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related degree

Experience in FPGA development, embedded systems design, and formal methods

Background in applied research areas like autonomous vehicles or smart sensors

Proven customer relationship skills with the ability to identify technical challenges

Experience developing software for critical applications requiring certification

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