Lead Data Collection Specialist

Description Job Description:The Leidos Security Enterprise Solutions (SES) organization is seeking a motivated and talented Lead Data Collection Specialist to join our data science team and participate in the gathering and initial analysis of the data required for research and development of automated security solutions. Your efforts will be instrumental to the research and development of computer vision, image processing, machine learning, and other algorithms leveraging sensor data to advance the capabilities of our real-time airport personnel and baggage scanning products.Primary ResponsibilitiesContribute to a team that is pushing the envelope in object detection and image processing capabilities to improve the overall state of real-time decision processes in security screening systems fielded across the worldLead and assist in data collection projectsPartition and organize x-ray image directories for necessary truthing and/or bag analysisDesign and schedule data collections with team; create collection run plans andSchedule machine availability with respect to necessary data collectionsInterface with the algorithms team to transition novel capabilities into production.Requires occasional travel (10-20%), domestic or internationalBasic QualificationsOne (1) year of experience and a BA/BS degree (preferably in a technical field)Experience in Linux operating system and basic shell commandsExperience in Microsoft excel and standard computer operationsAbility to appropriately delegate and prioritize project work to 2-3 techniciansAble to report and forecast project deadlines and issues to be communicated to directors and engineering leadsUnderstands the importance of data preservation and server space conservationKnowledge of data formatting, storage and partitioning on external hardware and serversAbility to demonstrate leadership, resourcefulness, and quick thinking when confronted with immediate issues or new prioritiesAbility to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret level clearance and SSI clearance.Must be comfortable lifting up to fortable traveling nationally and internationally for data collection needsAble to communicate effectively and appropriately to work with potential/current vendors and customersPreferred QualificationsBasic knowledge of machine learning/AI training process and the impact of data consumed for said trainingIntermediate skills in Linux shell commands and scripting (potentially has experience in R and/or Python) for cleaning, parsing, and organizing data onto serverKnowledge of fundamental chemistry, statistics and x-ray physicsAcquainted with excel macrosKnowledge of basic shell scripting (bash, etc.)Current US secret security clearanceDriven by our talented workforce, the Security Enterprise Solutions (SES) 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.Check out this link to learn more about Security Enterprise Solutions (SES), formally known as Security Detection & Automation.Range:Pay Range $42,250.00 - $65,000.00 - $87,750.00The 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.

Created: 2026-04-04