Junior EO/IR Vision Algorithms Engineer

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a Junior EO/IR Algorithm Developer in Huntsville, AL to join a multidisciplinary team. You will develop, prototype, and refine algorithms for object detection, recognition, and tracking in EO/IR imagery, with transition to production-level C++ applications.

The role involves applying traditional CV methods and deep learning approaches, evaluating performance, and collaborating with leadership, test teams, and modeling groups to meet data and performance

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience with Python for scientific computing and algorithm prototyping (NumPy, SciPy, scikit-Image, OpenCV, scikit-learn, PyTorch, or TensorFlow).
• Familiarity with C++ development and willingness to grow toward production-quality implementation.
• Foundational knowledge of image processing and computer vision techniques (e.g. filtering, segmentation, feature extraction, optical flow).
• Basic understanding of deep learning methods for detection/recognition/tracking.
• Ability to analyze algorithm performance, identify limitations, and clearly communicate findings.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with version control (Git), JIRA, Agile workflows, and software engineering fundamentals.
• Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.
• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, prototype, and refine algorithms for object detection, recognition and tracking in EO/IR imagery.
• Implement algorithms in Python for rapid prototyping and transition mature designs into production-level C++ applications.
• Apply conventional computer vision and image processing methods, as well as deep learning-based approaches (CNNs, transformer models, etc.).
• Evaluate algorithm effectiveness using quantitative metrics and qualitative analysis; characterize algorithm limitations and performance sensitivities.
• Work closely with program leadership, test teams, and modeling & simulation groups to communicate data needs, test conditions, and performance expectations.
• Prepare technical documentation, present algorithm results and support integration into ATA/ATR software stacks.
• Contribute to dataset creation, labeling strategies, and data management workflows as needed.
• Collaborate with senior algorithm developers on system architecture and design improvements.

Skills

Python prototyping

C++ development

Image processing

Deep learning

Git version control

Communication

Agile workflows

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master's degree in Software Engineering/Computer Science

Tools

NumPy

SciPy

scikit-image

OpenCV

scikit-learn

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Git

JIRA

Job description

Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a Junior EO/IR Algorithm Developer in Huntsville, AL to join a multidisciplinary team. You will develop, prototype, and refine algorithms for object detection, recognition, and tracking in EO/IR imagery, with transition to production-level C++ applications.

The role involves applying traditional CV methods and deep learning approaches, evaluating performance, and collaborating with leadership, test teams, and modeling groups to meet data and performance