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Leidos

Junior Full Spectrum Cyber AI Researcher

Leidos, Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States, 97458

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Why consider this job opportunity

Salary up to $99,875.00

Multiple openings available at various levels, providing opportunities for different experience backgrounds

Supportive and innovative work environment that encourages experimentation and self‑development

Collaborate with a team of experts across various technology areas

Chance to make a significant impact on the development of next‑generation cyber and AI capabilities

Opportunities for career advancement and growth within the organization

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

Architect, prototype, and deploy mission‑aligned agentic AI frameworks and LLM‑powered tools for cyber defense

Deliver working solutions across the TRL spectrum through rapid iteration from concept to prototype

Advance secure AI practices by applying Secure‑By‑Design, Zero Trust, and red teaming approaches

Collaborate with a team of researchers to identify synergies and enhance enterprise‑wide capabilities

Assist in the design, implementation, and evaluation of AI/ML models for various applications

What is Required (Qualifications)

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, with 0+ years of relevant technical experience for T1 or 2+ years for T2

Basic understanding of secure architectures including Zero Trust and Secure‑by‑Design patterns

Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance

Hands‑on experience building AI/ML systems, particularly leveraging LLMs or autonomous decision systems

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.)

Experience with adversarial machine learning, reinforcement learning, or multi‑agent systems in cybersecurity contexts

Familiarity with evaluating and fine‑tuning open‑source models

Knowledge of federated learning or edge AI deployments for cyber‑physical systems

Experience working with technology vendors and academic researchers, as well as leading multi‑disciplinary research teams

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