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Data Scientist w/ DoD Secret Clearance
Huntsville, AL
Open 3 months, first seen by us 92 days ago- Pay
$87,100–157,450/yearAnnual period assumed — pay source
Pay Range: Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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Before you apply
- Work authorization
- Citizens only
Active DoD Secret clearance
What you’ll work on
Full postingCompile, reduce, analyze, and present test data for aircraft survivability equipment
Qualitatively and quantitatively assess sensors, jammers, and other survivability systems
Write and maintain code and scripts for post-processing test performance analysis
Provide input to test plans, procedures, and milestone documents
Support test planning with the OEM and Government Test Agencies
From the employer’s posting
Demonstrate the capability to compile, reduce, format, analyze, and present test data.
qualitatively and quantitatively assess sensors, jammers, software upgrades, and other aircraft survivability systems
Write and maintain code/scripts used in the post-processing and analysis of system under test performance
Provide input for testing events, test plans, and procedures for hardware and software testing.
Support test planning with the OEM and the Government Test Agencies
What you’ll bring
All qualificationsCore experience
- Proficiency in MATLAB, with additional experience in Python, R, or MATLAB, is a primary requirement
- Experience with data analysis tools and software
- Strong understanding of statistical analysis and modeling techniques.
- Knowledge of aviation systems and test methodologies.
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
- Ability to create and present briefs and technical documentation for senior leadership
Preferred experience
- Familiarity with Army regulations and protocols
- Experience working on aircraft survivability programs
Qualification wording
Proficiency in MATLAB, with additional experience in Python, R, or MATLAB, is a primary requirement
Experience with data analysis tools and software
Strong understanding of statistical analysis and modeling techniques.
Knowledge of aviation systems and test methodologies.
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
Ability to create and present briefs and technical documentation for senior leadership
Familiarity with Army regulations and protocols
Experience working on aircraft survivability programs
Education & alternatives
Basic Qualifications: - Bachelors degree in a relevant field such as data science, computer science, engineering and 4-8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2-6 years of prior relevant experience. - Proficiency in MATLAB, with additional experience in Python, R, or MATLAB, is a primary requirement
Posting record
Report an errorOpen 3 monthsWe first saw this posting 92 days ago and it is still up. Roles open this long are often slow to fill or kept open to collect applications.
- Status in our records
- Live
- First seen by us
- Aug 11, 202692 days ago
- Recorded sightings
- 166
- Last seen by us
- Nov 11, 2026
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How this job compares
Time since we first saw it
Day 92
Up longer than most. Similar jobs usually come down between day 8 and day 59.
Well past Leidos’s usual: its jobs come down by about day 27.
From 11,372 similar postings that came down, and 307 of Leidos’s. Coming down is not always a hire.
Leidos is hiring
41 open jobs
Open jobs by the week we first saw them, last 12 weeks.
- Hiring at a steady pace
- Takes jobs down at a usual pace
- 20% of open jobs were reposted
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- Bachelors degree in a relevant field such as data science, computer science, engineering and 4-8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2-6 years of prior relevant experience. - Proficiency in MATLAB, with additional experience in Python, R, or MATLAB, is a primary requirement - Experience with data analysis tools and software
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About Leidos
- People
- About 37,274 in 2024.Benefit plan filings (Form 5500)
- Company
- Listed as LDOS.
- H-1B visas
- 22 approved for new hires in fiscal 2025.US Citizenship and Immigration Services
Demand for Data Scientist roles
New Data Scientist postings at the employers we follow are down 6% over the last 6 weeks compared with the 6 before.
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About the role
We file this job under Data Scientist, by the work the posting describes.
Data scientists use statistics and models to answer harder questions, such as whether a change worked, what demand will look like next quarter, or which customers are likely to leave.
Postings usually ask for Python or R, SQL, statistics, experiment design and common machine learning methods.
Unlike an ML engineer, a data scientist's main output is often an analysis or a first model, not software running inside a product.
US government figures for data scientists
- Median yearly pay, May 2025
- $120,230
- Expected change, 2025 to 2035
- 34.6% more jobsagainst 3.5% for all jobs
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025) and Employment Projections (2025 to 2035). Occupation code 15-2051.
Job description
Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
Your greatest work is ahead!
Leidos’ Advanced Sensors Protective Technologies is seeking a Data Scientist to join our team…. Airworthiness Test and Evaluation group.
The Leidos group has an opening for a Data Scientist position available in Huntsville, Alabama. The prospective employee will function within the Program Management Office Aircraft Survivability Equipment (PMO ASE), aiding Product Offices through the application of scientific theory, design experimentation, and engineering principles in the test and evaluation mission for Aircraft Survivability Equipment. Responsibilities include participating as a team member in cost estimating, test planning and execution, data acquisition, data analysis, and reporting for designated test projects. The individual will collaborate with other software and system test resources and equipment, perform test analysis, system integration (HW/SW), user feedback, and utilize fundamental technical skills to identify and offer solutions to issues uncovered during testing, all aimed at supporting the fielding of ASE.
Relevant work experience in data analytics, statistical analysis, software development, or engineering, particularly in military or aviation contexts, is usually necessary. Experience with test and evaluation processes in aviation systems can be a significant asset.
If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
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Primary Responsibilities
- Demonstrate the capability to compile, reduce, format, analyze, and present test data.
- Aircraft Survivability Equipment testing, including but not limited to, qualitatively and quantitatively assess sensors, jammers, software upgrades, and other aircraft survivability systems.
- Apply practical knowledge to flight testing principles and concepts applicable to the developmental and system qualification testing of DoD aircraft.
- Provide traceability from requirement to technical specifications.
- Provide input for testing events, test plans, and procedures for hardware and software testing.
- Assists other engineers in the design and execution of tests, analysis of data, and the reporting & documentation of results, including the interpretation of the significance of the findings.
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Write and maintain code/scripts used in the post-processing and analysis of system under test performance
- Support the development of test and evaluation input into Milestone documentation such as the Systems Engineering Plan (SEP), Program Protection Plan (PPP), Systems Specification, Performance Work Statement (PWS) and/or Statement of Work (SoW).
- Support test planning with the OEM and the Government Test Agencies to include ATEC and its subordinates for developmental and operational test events to include Live Fire Test & Evaluation (LFTE).
- Participate in T&E WIPT sub-working groups such as LFTE, Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE), test Modeling and Simulation (M&S), etc.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in a relevant field such as data science, computer science, engineering and 4-8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2-6 years of prior relevant experience.
- Proficiency in MATLAB, with additional experience in Python, R, or MATLAB, is a primary requirement
- Experience with data analysis tools and software
- Strong understanding of statistical analysis and modeling techniques.
- Knowledge of aviation systems and test methodologies.
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
- Ability to create and present briefs and technical documentation for senior leadership
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Active DoD Secret clearance
- Must be a resident of Huntsville, AL or willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area.
- Must be willing to travel ~25%
Preferred Qualifications:
- Relevant past experience in Missile Systems, Weapon Systems, Infrared Seeker Systems, and Radar Engineering & Analysis; Modeling & Simulation; Testing, and Software Development
- Familiarity with Army regulations and protocols
- Highly organized, demonstrating the ability to work independently at times due to fast-paced and highly productive work environment
- Experience working on aircraft survivability programs
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Original Posting:
August 10, 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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- Pay
Pay Range: Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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Huntsville, AL
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