Leidos’ Security Enterprise Solutions (SES) operation is seeking a motivated and talented Image Scientist to join our multidisciplinary, highly energized, and expert data science team. Leidos is a leading innovator in deploying AI solutions, and we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and data-driven insights. Join our dynamic team and be part of shaping the future and make global impact in airport security detection.

We are seeking an Image Scientist to work as an individual contributor on our mm-wave body scanner technologies. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of tomographic image reconstruction and expertise in approaches to system image quality assessment. These skills will be applied to improving system designs of current and future mm-wave body scanner technologies, and in developing reconstruction algorithms that improve image quality and enhance our detection capability.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support the design and implementation of real-time image reconstruction algorithms for tomographic millimeter wave imaging systems
• Develop image quality assessment tools and approaches that drive next generation system designs and technologies
• Implement technical solutions to image formation aligned with state-of-the art research in the millimeter wave community
• Support data collection and algorithm development teams in executing effective data collections on mm-wave equipment
• Analyze data, write technical reports, whitepapers, and support the IP filing process.

Desired Qualifications:

• BS degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics or related field with 2+ years of experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance (US citizenship required)
• Very strong math and analytical skills
• Ability and willingness to work hands-on with mm-wave security equipment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or M.S. degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics or related field 
• Experience implementing image processing and image quality techniques from published papers
• Experience evaluating, interpreting, and optimizing image quality on an imaging device or equipment.
• Experience with CUDA/GPU programming and optimization, preferably for an imaging application.
• Intermediate knowledge of object oriented programming in C++ or Python
• Experience using a scientific toolkit e.g. MATLAB
• Experience working with SAR or RF Systems

As a member of the Leidos Security Enterprise Solutions (SES) team, you will be joining a diverse and dedicated group who are excited about producing industry leading screening technology.  Our team produces a comprehensive suite of fully automated and integrated products for aviation, shipping ports, border crossings, and critical infrastructure customers.  These systems provide threat detection by screening baggage, cargo, and people at checkpoints around the world.  

Check out the links below to learn more about Security Enterprise Solutions (SES)
https://careers.leidos.com/pages/security-enterprise-solutions      
https://www.leidos.com/markets/aviation/security-detection   

Original Posting Date:

2024-09-18

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 $65,000.00 - $117,500.00

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.