Data Scientist

Data Scientist

• Accrue up to an extra 12 days of leave per year through our Life Days program.

• Work with world leading technology business at the forefront of innovation.

• We’re a ‘Family Friendly’ certified workplace – we understand the often many and varied roles our team members need to play within their own unique family setting and actively support them.

Our team feel Leidos is a great place to work. Learn more about our culture and benefits by visiting us here https://www.leidos.com/company/global/australia/careers  

Do Work That Matters 

Leidos Australia delivers IT and airborne solutions that protect and advance the Australian way of life.  Our 2000 local experts, backed by our global experience and network of partners, are working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in government, intelligence, defence, aviation, border protection and health markets.  

Your New Role and Responsibilities  

This role will be responsible for the design, development, build, installation, testing and evaluation of data science solutions that utilize Big Data technologies.

• Conduct comprehensive analysis of user requirements and develop tailored analytical models.

• Perform rigorous testing and validation of machine learning and AI models.

• Execute advanced data preparation, blending, and in-depth data analysis.

• Create compelling data visualizations and generate informative reports.

• Deploy and maintain data analytics solutions with emphasis on performance and security optimization.

What You’ll Bring to Make An Impact  

• Extensive experience in engineering or project environments with proven expertise in data mining, analysis, model development, and visualization.

• Expert-level knowledge of diverse data technologies, including analytics architectures, data management, and advanced tools for structured and unstructured data.

• Strong hands-on development skills with proficiency in multiple programming languages and technologies (SQL, R, Python, Java, Spark, TensorFlow, Power BI).

• Demonstrated capability in developing ML/AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) models with an innovative, research-driven approach.

• Comprehensive technical expertise spanning data science principles, AI/ML tools, and, specifically application of LLMs within production environments.

Don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes – if you meet most of them, we encourage you to submit your application.  We’re most interested in your strengths, what you want to learn and how far you want to go.  

Due to the nature of work we do for our customers, all applicants need to hold an existing NV-1 security clearance and be capable of upgrading to a NV-2 security clearance if required.

Diverse Team Members, Shared Values and a Common Purpose 

Providing our customers with smarter solutions takes an incredible team with diversity of thought, experience and perspectives driving innovation. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture and is one of our core values. It's about creating a workplace where everyone can do important work, feels welcome, valued, and respected, and has equal access to opportunities to thrive. Paul Chase – Chief Executive, Leidos Australia. 

Leidos Australia is an equal opportunities organisation and is committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.  

Our five Advocacy Groups (Women and Allies Network, Young Professionals, Defence & Emergency Services, Action for Accessibility and Abilities and Pride+) provide an opportunity for team members to connect and collaborate on shared interests, and work to support and celebrate our diverse community. 

Next Steps 

• To apply for this role, follow the links or apply via our Careers page.

• Recruitment process – 1-2 interviews (depending on seniority of role) & background checks.

• Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements. In certain circumstances this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality, permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1.

• We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please contact our Careers team [email protected] if you’d like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.

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.