DoD Secret-Cleared Data Scientist, Aircraft Survivability

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Huntsville, AL seeks a Data Scientist to join the PMO ASE team, applying scientific theory and engineering principles to test and evaluation for Aircraft Survivability Equipment.

Responsibilities include data acquisition, analysis, and reporting, collaborating with hardware/software testers, and supporting Milestone documentation and briefings to senior leadership with data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in data science, CS, or engineering with 4–8 years experience or Master's with 2–6 years experience.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, plus Python or R.
• Experience with data analysis tools and software.
• Strong understanding of statistics and modeling techniques.
• Knowledge of aviation systems and test methodologies.
• Excellent communication and ability to present briefs to senior leadership.
• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• Resident of Huntsville, AL or willing to relocate to Huntsville, AL area.
• Willing to travel ~25%.

Responsibilities

• Compile, reduce, format, analyze, and present test data.
• Aircraft Survivability Equipment testing including sensors, jammers, software upgrades.
• Apply flight testing principles to DoD aircraft testing.
• Provide traceability from requirements to technical specs.
• Contribute to test plans and procedures for hardware/software testing.
• Assist engineers in test design, data analysis, reporting of results.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

R

Data analysis

Statistical modeling

Written & oral comms

DoD clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in data science/CS/engineering

Master's degree

Tools

MATLAB

Python

R

Job description

Leidos in Huntsville, AL seeks a Data Scientist to join the PMO ASE team, applying scientific theory and engineering principles to test and evaluation for Aircraft Survivability Equipment.

Responsibilities include data acquisition, analysis, and reporting, collaborating with hardware/software testers, and supporting Milestone documentation and briefings to senior leadership with data-driven insights.