Data Science Manager Jobs in San Diego, CA

Description

Leidos tackles the most challenging national defense problems using advanced signal processing algorithms and data analytics. At our San Diego, CA office, we have a dedicated and experienced team of Scientists and Engineers devoted to squeezing the last bit of information from every data set. We are seeking a Data Science Intern with an interest in algorithm research, development, and implementation, who also possesses a strong scientific curiosity and desire to learn new things.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with a mentor to develop cutting edge machine learning algorithms and statistical models for national defense.

• Work with a mentor to research and apply state-of-the-art solutions to novel problems across the active and passive sensing domains.

• Work with a mentor to conduct actionable data analysis.

• Contribute to AI/ML research code in support of rapid prototyping.

• Document results.

• Work collegially within a talented team of peers.

Basic Qualifications:

• Junior or Senior in college working towards a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, or related field.

• Experience in Python and the standard machine learning libraries.

• Good analytical and mathematical skills.

• Interest in scientific algorithm development, applied machine learning research, large dataset analysis, and signal processing methodologies.

• Interest in innovation, problem solving, and achieving technical results.

• Ability and desire to learn new concepts.

• Ability to obtain a Top-Secret Security Clearance.

• U.S. citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program.

• Experience with machine learning methods and concepts.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

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:

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.