Computer scientist Jobs in USA

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Join Leidos and Shape the Future of Cybersecurity Innovation

Leidos, a FORTUNE 500 company, is a global leader in delivering innovative technology solutions to customers in national security, engineering, and health industries. At Leidos, we are driven by a commitment to excellence, empowering our teams, contributing to our communities, and operating sustainably. Guided by our Mission, Vision, and Values, we are dedicated to doing the right thing for our customers, our people, and the world.

The Leidos Digital Modernization Sector is seeking a qualified and trained Computer Scientist, Sr. for a role in an engineering support services program for U.S. Army customers at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD. The Computer Scientist, Sr. is responsible for performing the software engineering function, including the design, development, testing, troubleshooting, and debugging of software programs for enhancements and new software- intensive systems and products to bring about the successful completion of the CYBERTRON program goals and objectives.

The CYBERTRON program delivers highly skilled engineering services to the U.S. Army C5ISR Center in their mission of cybersecurity research and development and cryptographic modernization.

Why Join Us?

Impactful Work : Be part of a team that develops secure, modern technology solutions to protect national security and defeat cyber threats.

Collaborative Environment : Work alongside talented professionals in a dynamic and innovative setting.

Professional Growth : Leverage your expertise while advancing your career through challenging and rewarding projects

Your Role and Responsibilities As a Computer Science Senior

Performs requirements analysis, design, and coding methodologies; data base design approaches; documentation standards.

Applies appropriate principles, standards, processes, procedures and tools throughout the software / system development life cycle.

Analysis of hardware compatibility, development of software products and tools used for design, development and maintenance of infrastructure, and platforms.

Basic Qualifications

Must be a US Citizen and possess a Secret Clearance

Bachelor's degree in computer science, electronics engineering or other engineering / technical discipline or 10+ years of relevant experience.

Appropriate DoD 8750 certification (Security+ or higher).

Have experience in a variety of software programming languages.

Have experience in a variety of business systems and applications.

Requires expert knowledge of and ability to apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts

Preferred Qualifications :

Master's in computer science, electronics engineering or other engineering / technical discipline with 6+ years of relevant experience.

Eligible for TS / SCI

Experience supporting Army programs

Clearance Required :

Must possess an active DoD Secret clearance at time of consideration

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 : February 5, 2026

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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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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If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .

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.