Description
The Mission Solutions Business Area at Leidos seeks physicists who can lead and perform research and development efforts. This position will be responsible for R&D activities that support data analytics as well as modeling and simulation efforts. R&D activities span various scientific disciplines and technologies.
A successful applicant is expected to be able to convert scientific theory to specific applications of interest.
The applicant should also be able to mentor other staff members and lead teams working on R&D projects.
The applicant is also expected to write project proposals to the customer as needed.
Working knowledge of IT systems is also required.
Required Education, Skills, and Experience:
• Candidate must possess an active TS/SCI, or a Top Secret clearance with a current SSBI, and be eligible to obtain a TS/SCI w/ poly level clearance
• Ph.D. or equivalent in a science discipline and 15+ years of experience
• 10+ years’ experience in the intelligence and/or DoD communities
• 5+ years’ experience with software development
• Ability to work closely with users to design, build, prototype, and deploy software systems within highly managed government environments
• Experience using Word, PowerPoint, and other MS Office tools to create documents and briefings
• Ability to work individually, as well as within a larger team construct
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and customer relation skills
• Highly detail-oriented
• Adept at working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to resolve complex, unclear problems and issues with research and nontraditional solutions
• Ability to perform threat and vulnerability analyses
• Program/project management skills
Desired Technical Qualifications:
• Understanding of physics as applied in geo-technologies
• Understanding of cyber technology
Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.
We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don’t wear capes (they’re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for “how it’s always been done.”
Original Posting:
September 12, 2025
For 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 $154,050.00 - $278,475.00
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.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
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Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
