Backscatter Scientist
Company: Leidos
Location: Vista
Posted on: January 13, 2021
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Job Description:
DescriptionJob Description:Leidos is a Fortune 500--- company
aimed at embracing and solving some of the world's most pressing
challenges. Through science and technology, Leidos makes the world
safer, healthier and more efficient. Our Civil Group offers an
array of exciting career opportunities for the best IT, energy,
logistics and engineering professionals.Driven by our talented
workforce, the Security Detection & Automation Operation is the
cornerstone of Leidos' comprehensive suite of fully integrated
security detection and automation solutions for aviation, ports and
borders, and critical infrastructure customers around the world,
with more than 24,000 products deployed across 120 countries.
Leidos is positioned to address emerging and evolving threats
through rapid development of innovative solutions for our global
customers. Leidos' SDA Operation, in conjunction with the TSA, also
performs on-call, onsite installation servicing of X- Ray Detection
Equipment using leading edge technology to ensure the safety of our
clients, customer and passengers. The Security Detection and
Automation Operation is comprised of four divisions to align with
our customers' missions and needs:* Checkpoint* Hold Baggage* Ports
& Borders* General AutomationThe Leidos Security Detection &
Automation (SDA) operation seeking an X-ray Backscatter Scientist
in Vista, CA. Leidos designs, manufactures, and maintains an
extensive product line of non-intrusive inspection equipment,
radiation detection equipment, and explosives detection systems.
These products employ a variety of X-ray producing machines and
X-ray detectors as well as imaging techniques. The backscatter
scientist will be responsible for new product development and
enhancements of the backscatter product line. The successful
candidate will be a key member of the SDA advanced development
group with primary responsibilities for research and development
related tasks. These will include product specifications, system
modelling, algorithm development, and providing guidance to product
development engineers.The Backscatter Scientist will:* Provide
vision for the backscatter product line and establish product
requirements* Perform theoretical modeling for complex designs and
verification of concepts* Join the core development team and
provide expertise for key component design requirements* Design and
execute key experiments to verify theoretical models* Join the
product development team in support of the prototyping process*
Collaborate with a team of scientists and engineers in order to
develop proof of concept, prototype, and production-ready systems*
Lead preliminary and critical design reviews during the product
development process* Follow established SDA ISO processes* Provide
regular project technical status reports to management* Make the
world safer, healthier, and more efficient through information
technology, engineering, and scienceRequired Education &
Experience:* Master's degree in engineering, computer science,
physics, or closely related field w/ 6+ yrs relevant experience* 5+
years of experience in the area of backscatter technology* Strong
knowledge with statistics, modeling (Geant/MCMP)* Hands on
experiences in experimental physics* Knowledge of radiation
sources, flying spot design, and large area detector
solutionsDesired Education & Experience:* Doctorate in engineering,
computer science, physics, or closely related field* Strong
knowledge in backscatter techniques* Experience with innovative
solutions and problem solving techniques* Familiarity with Product
Development Process.External Referral Bonus:IneligiblePotential for
Telework:NoClearance Level Required:NoneTravel:Yes, 10% of the
timeScheduled Weekly Hours:40Shift:DayRequisition
Category:ProfessionalJob Family:Data ScientistPay Range:Leidos is a
Fortune 500-- information technology, engineering, and science
solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest
challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil,
and health markets. The company's 38,000 employees support vital
missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in
Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately
$11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. For more
information, visit www.Leidos.com.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 here.Leidos will never ask you to
provide payment-related information at any part of the employment
application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only
through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If
you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for
payment-related information or any other personal information,
please report the email to spam.leidos@leidos.com.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.
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