Research Scientist

Leidos • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Are you smart, versatile, and resourceful? Do enjoy the rush of working on concept design, analysis, detailed design, prototype development, lab testing, and field testing? If so we are looking for you, our next R esearch Scientist to work in San Diego, CA , as part of a small team to interface with Customers and End Users to tackle their most stressing multidiscipline Survivability design challenges. Be an integral part of an energetic, highly-engaged small team where there are many overlapping roles and opportunities for cross-over skillsets to develop and contribute across a range of technologies. We know y ou’ll take great pride in applying theory and technical creativity to rapidly develop impactful solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Science and/or Engineering with at least 4 years of related experience
• Must be a U.S Citizen
• Must have a Secret Security Clearance and have the ability to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance
• Must have excellent computer skills, with > 5 years experience using Python, MATLAB, LINUX/UNIX, and Windows
• Must have experience with CAD model manipulation and interfacing with EM modeling codes.
• Must have experience with RF/IR testing and data collection
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must have the ability to work independently as well as with a team
• Must have excellent problem solving skills, and must be meticulous, organized, responsible, and self-motivated with a can-do attitude
• Must thrive in fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Background in Physics, Mathematics, and/or Electrical Engineering.
• Advanced degree is a plus
• Working knowledge of composite materials, Additive Manufacturing, adhesives, coatings, etc.
• Programming experience, C/C++, Visual Basic.
• Aptitude and desire to perform programming for the purpose of data manipulation and processing
• Working aptitude for surfacing, manipulation, and meshing of CAD geometries for use in analytical codes
• Proficiency in Geometry, Trigonometry, and Linear Algebra
• Familiarity with computational electromagnetic (CEM) methodology
• Experience with MS Office

Responsibilities

• Perform computational analytics, to include CAD manipulation, finite element mesh development, engineering code development, and data processing with statistics
• Work with all aspects of the Electromagnetic (EM) Low Observables (LO) design cycle; from concept design, requirements definition, multidiscipline trade studies and analysis, to detailed engineering design, up to prototype fabrication and testing
• Provide direct engineering support for customers and end-users

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees