Scientific Data Visualization Specialist

Job Description

Description

Leidos has an immediate need for a Scientific Data Visualization Specialist to support the High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP) Integrated Technical Services (HITS) task order contract and the Data Analysis and Visualization Center (DAV Center), to perform Data Analysis and / or Visualization activities. This position is 100% on-site.

All Candidates have an active Top Secret Clearance.

The DAV Center :

Supports and provides robust interactive data analysis tools (such as ParaView, VisIt and EnSight) which are configured by to run in a client-server mode from HPC systems to local user workstations, and a special home-grown VNC solution called the Secure Remote Desktop.

Participates in cross-HPCMP collaborations with customers, contractors, and technology partners, and maintains a working relationship with other government entities such as the Department of Energy to promote and advance data analysis and visualization applications.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelors and ten (10) years or more experience. The candidate should have a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study in professional engineering, computer engineering, software design, or computer science.

Additional years of experience may be substituted to satisfy educational requirements.

Familiar with at least one of the following data analysis packages : ParaView, VisIt, EnSight.

Scientific visualization, data analysis and high performance computing.

Working knowledge of Linux / Unix OS, shell scripting

Familiar with HPC workload managers such as PBS, SLURM, or LSF.

Familiar with MPI tools, compiling ParaView and Visit from Superbuild scripts, using CMake.

Programming familiarity with C++, Python, Fortran, working with GIT repositories.

SSH familiarity including tunneling, reverse tunneling, and port forwarding.

Excellent problem solving and debugging skills.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Masters degree and eight (8) years of related experience; PhD and six (6) years experience.

Excellent customer interaction skills including written and verbal communication.

Team oriented individual capable of multi-tasking in a dynamic, demanding environment.

Organizational skills to balance and prioritize work in a dynamic work environment, and persistence to follow-through on tasks.

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 : December 2, 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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.