Junior AI / ML Engineer

Description

Serve as a Junior AI / ML Engineer with a specialty in Computer Vision for the Contested Autonomy and Navigation Branch in Huntsville, AL. Our team's mission is to : (1) develop and demonstrate new alternative navigation and vision processing algorithms to meet urgent military operational needs to operate in GPS-challenged environments, and (2) rapidly transition this technology to operational platforms to outpace the adversary threats currently being faced in the field. Projects involve small teams of engineers working together in spiral or agile development environments to meet aggressive customer schedules aimed at near-term field demonstrations of emerging capabilities. Our core competencies include sensor fusion, computer vision, HW / SW integration, and machine learning. Typical customers include Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC) engineering centers, Office of Naval Research (ONR), and Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). We are looking for a candidate who is interested in applying classic and deep learning computer visions algorithms from initial concept development through successful prototype field demonstrations.

Please note : This role is located in Huntsville, AL. There may be opportunity to telework up to 1 day / week.

THE CHALLENGE :

• Develop perception algorithms using inputs from visible, infrared, and synthetic aperture radar sensors under the guidance of senior AI / ML engineers. Expected tasks include development of object detection, object tracking, image segmentation, optical flow, and crossview matching algorithms.
• Prototype initial algorithms in preferred programming language (i.e., Python, Matlab, C++)
• Transition prototype algorithms for real-time edge execution on various System on Chips (CPU / GPU, CPU / TPU, etc.)
• Support field demonstrations of vision software on various manned and unmanned vehicles
• Present techniques, solutions, and results to DoD customers and Leidos management
• Develop proposals and concepts responding to customer requirements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS :

ADVANCED QUALIFICATIONS :

CLEARANCE REQUIRED :

At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.

Original Posting : October 20, 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 $67,600.00 - $122,200.00

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.