Senior Data Scientist — Defense AI & ML Engineer

African American Talent; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 154,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a seasoned Data Scientist to join the Intelligence Sector, serving within USCYBERCOM. You will architect analytic frameworks, push AI capabilities to production, and mentor engineers while solving complex roadblocks.

Expect hands-on model tuning, RAG stack design, and integration with mission systems. The role demands TS/SCI with CI Poly, 12–15+ years in tech, and 5+ years in ML engineering or data science.

Qualifications

• Total Experience: 12–15+ years in technical roles.
• AI/ML Focus: 5+ years in Machine Learning Engineering or Data Science.
• Domain Expertise: 3–5 years in IC/DoD ecosystem with Maven or TACMS.

Skills

Python

Go

Bash

LangGraph

CrewAI

AutoGPT

PyTorch

TensorFlow

LangChain

Maven

Kudu Dynamic

TACMS

Education

Master's degree in Data Science/AI/CS/Math

PhD in Data Science/AI/CS/Math

Bachelor's with 5+ years substitution

Tools

Milvus

Pinecone

LangChain

Job description

Leidos is seeking a seasoned Data Scientist to join the Intelligence Sector, serving within USCYBERCOM. You will architect analytic frameworks, push AI capabilities to production, and mentor engineers while solving complex roadblocks.

Expect hands-on model tuning, RAG stack design, and integration with mission systems. The role demands TS/SCI with CI Poly, 12–15+ years in tech, and 5+ years in ML engineering or data science.