Research Scientist - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Research Scientist - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos as a Research Scientist at DEVCOM CBC
Leidos' Non-Kinetic Effects Business Area seeks a Research Scientist for the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command – Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC) at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. Drive innovation in basic and applied research, development, testing, and evaluation to ensure U.S. Warfighters maintain dominance during chemical and biological events.
Primary Responsibilities
- Analyze chemical materials and develop/characterize novel polymers and thermoplastics.
- Test and evaluate materials against traditional chemical warfare agents, non-traditional agents, toxic industrial chemicals (TICs), and toxic industrial materials (TIMs).
- Model material performance and conduct rigorous evaluations.
- Collaborate under DEVCOM CBC Principal Investigators, chemists, and engineers.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's in Chemistry, Physics, Material Science, Engineering, or equivalent with 5+ years experience; or advanced degree with 2+ years.
- U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain/maintain DoD Secret Clearance (potential Top Secret).
- Proven R&D in polymers/thermoplastics; expertise in melt spinning, melt rheology, DSC, ASTM mechanical testing, SEM.
- Experience in filtration technologies, N95/HEPA particulate capture.
Preferred Qualifications
- Organic synthesis proficiency, CFD modeling for vapors/particulates.
- CAD knowledge and multilayer thermoplastics expertise.
Why Leidos?
At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo. This full-time, mid-level role offers a disclosed pay range of $69,550 - $125,725 USD annually, based on experience, skills, and market alignment. Original posting: January 16, 2026. Apply now to disrupt and innovate in defense technology.
Locations
- Aberdeen, Maryland, United States
Salary
69,550 - 125,725 USD / yearly
69,550 - 125,725 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Polymer and Thermoplastic Developmentintermediate
- Melt Spinningintermediate
- Melt Rheologyintermediate
- Dynamic Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)intermediate
- ASTM Mechanical Testingintermediate
- Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)intermediate
- Filtration Technologiesintermediate
- N95 and HEPA Developmentintermediate
- Organic Synthesisintermediate
- Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Modelingintermediate
- Computer Aided Design (CAD)intermediate
- Multilayer Thermoplasticsintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Physics, Material Science, Engineering, or equivalent with 5+ years relevant experience or advanced degree with 2+ years (experience)
- U.S. Citizen (experience)
- Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Clearance (potential Top Secret) (experience)
- Experience in polymer/thermoplastic R&D (experience)
- Proficiency in melt spinning, rheology, DSC, ASTM testing, SEM (experience)
- Experience in filtration for particulate capture, N95/HEPA (experience)
Responsibilities
- Analyze chemical materials and develop novel polymers/thermoplastics
- Characterize and test materials against chemical warfare agents, non-traditional agents, TICs, and TIMs
- Perform evaluation and modeling of materials
- Work under DEVCOM CBC Principal Investigator, chemists, and engineers
- Conduct research, development, testing, and evaluation to support U.S. Warfighter in chemical/biological scenarios
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary range $69,550 - $125,725
- general: Mission-critical defense work supporting U.S. Army
- general: Opportunity for Top Secret Clearance
- general: Dynamic environment outpacing the status quo
- general: Comprehensive Leidos benefits package including health, retirement, and professional growth
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Research Scientist - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Research Scientist - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos as a Research Scientist at DEVCOM CBC
Leidos' Non-Kinetic Effects Business Area seeks a Research Scientist for the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command – Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC) at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. Drive innovation in basic and applied research, development, testing, and evaluation to ensure U.S. Warfighters maintain dominance during chemical and biological events.
Primary Responsibilities
- Analyze chemical materials and develop/characterize novel polymers and thermoplastics.
- Test and evaluate materials against traditional chemical warfare agents, non-traditional agents, toxic industrial chemicals (TICs), and toxic industrial materials (TIMs).
- Model material performance and conduct rigorous evaluations.
- Collaborate under DEVCOM CBC Principal Investigators, chemists, and engineers.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's in Chemistry, Physics, Material Science, Engineering, or equivalent with 5+ years experience; or advanced degree with 2+ years.
- U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain/maintain DoD Secret Clearance (potential Top Secret).
- Proven R&D in polymers/thermoplastics; expertise in melt spinning, melt rheology, DSC, ASTM mechanical testing, SEM.
- Experience in filtration technologies, N95/HEPA particulate capture.
Preferred Qualifications
- Organic synthesis proficiency, CFD modeling for vapors/particulates.
- CAD knowledge and multilayer thermoplastics expertise.
Why Leidos?
At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo. This full-time, mid-level role offers a disclosed pay range of $69,550 - $125,725 USD annually, based on experience, skills, and market alignment. Original posting: January 16, 2026. Apply now to disrupt and innovate in defense technology.
Locations
- Aberdeen, Maryland, United States
Salary
69,550 - 125,725 USD / yearly
69,550 - 125,725 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Polymer and Thermoplastic Developmentintermediate
- Melt Spinningintermediate
- Melt Rheologyintermediate
- Dynamic Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)intermediate
- ASTM Mechanical Testingintermediate
- Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)intermediate
- Filtration Technologiesintermediate
- N95 and HEPA Developmentintermediate
- Organic Synthesisintermediate
- Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Modelingintermediate
- Computer Aided Design (CAD)intermediate
- Multilayer Thermoplasticsintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Physics, Material Science, Engineering, or equivalent with 5+ years relevant experience or advanced degree with 2+ years (experience)
- U.S. Citizen (experience)
- Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Clearance (potential Top Secret) (experience)
- Experience in polymer/thermoplastic R&D (experience)
- Proficiency in melt spinning, rheology, DSC, ASTM testing, SEM (experience)
- Experience in filtration for particulate capture, N95/HEPA (experience)
Responsibilities
- Analyze chemical materials and develop novel polymers/thermoplastics
- Characterize and test materials against chemical warfare agents, non-traditional agents, TICs, and TIMs
- Perform evaluation and modeling of materials
- Work under DEVCOM CBC Principal Investigator, chemists, and engineers
- Conduct research, development, testing, and evaluation to support U.S. Warfighter in chemical/biological scenarios
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary range $69,550 - $125,725
- general: Mission-critical defense work supporting U.S. Army
- general: Opportunity for Top Secret Clearance
- general: Dynamic environment outpacing the status quo
- general: Comprehensive Leidos benefits package including health, retirement, and professional growth
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