Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer - TS/SCI with Poly

Leidos; Sully Square (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer with an active Top Secret/SCI clearance to develop innovative solutions for SIGINT and RF challenges. This role involves collaborating in secure environments and requires extensive expertise in digital signal processing and mission-critical adaptations.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health and wellness programs

Retirement plans

Flexible work options

Access to professional development

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years experience or Master’s with 6+ years.
• Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph is mandatory.
• 5+ years in digital signal processing focused on SIGINT and RF collection.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement prototype solutions for digital signals in SIGINT.
• Collaborate with lab teams to define requirements and deliver capabilities.
• Adapt DSP solutions across various mission environments.

Skills

Signal processing algorithms

Digital signal processing

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

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Description

Leidos is seeking a highly skilled

Description

Leidos is seeking a highly skilled Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer with an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph to support rapid-response research and development (R&D) in various secure laboratory environments, focusing on mission-critical SIGINT and RF collection challenges. This role involves leveraging in-depth expertise in developing prototype solutions to exploit digital signals from overhead SIGINT and other RF collection sources, tailoring tools and techniques to prosecute high-value targets as required by mission operations. The DSP Engineer will work in dynamic, classified lab settings, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions under tight timelines. The role demands technical expertise, adaptability, and a strong ability to align DSP solutions with mission objectives in a secure environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement prototype solutions to exploit digital signals from overhead SIGINT and other RF collection sources to support mission operations.
• Design, optimize, and tailor DSP tools and techniques to prosecute high-value targets, ensuring alignment with mission requirements and operational priorities.
• Analyze and process digital signals from diverse RF sources, developing algorithms and methods to enhance signal detection, collection, and exploitation.
• Collaborate with lab teams, mission stakeholders, and intelligence analysts in secure environments to define requirements, prototype solutions, and deliver actionable capabilities.
• Adapt DSP solutions to evolving mission needs across multiple lab locations, addressing technical challenges while adhering to strict security standards.
• Conduct testing, validation, and optimization of DSP prototypes to ensure performance in classified, mission-critical environments.
• Integrate DSP solutions with existing systems and platforms, ensuring compatibility and operational effectiveness.
• Document technical designs, signal processing methodologies, and prototype performance to support mission continuity and compliance with security protocols.
• Stay current with advancements in DSP, SIGINT, and RF technologies to inform R&D efforts in a classified context.
• Incorporate synthetic aperture radar (SAR) sources into DSP solutions to enhance target detection and mission outcomes.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years related experience or a Master’s degree with 6+ years related experience. Additional experience maybe considered in lieu of a degree.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
• 5+ years of experience in digital signal processing, with a focus on SIGINT and RF collection systems.
• In-depth expertise in developing prototype solutions for exploiting digital signals from overhead SIGINT and other RF sources.
• Strong experience tailoring DSP tools and techniques to prosecute high-value targets in support of mission operations.
• Proficiency in signal processing algorithms, including filtering, modulation, demodulation, and spectral analysis.
• Familiarity with RF collection systems, including overhead SIGINT platforms and related data formats.
• Experience with rapid-response R&D, including prototyping and testing in dynamic, classified environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to align DSP solutions with mission-critical objectives.
• Ability to work in various secure lab environments and adapt to rapidly changing mission requirements while maintaining compliance with security protocols.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with mission stakeholders, lab personnel, and technical teams in a classified setting.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience incorporating synthetic aperture radar (SAR) sources into DSP solutions for enhanced target detection and analysis.
• Experience working in secure laboratory environments supporting defense, intelligence, or SIGINT/RF missions.
• Proficiency in programming languages and tools for DSP development (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C++, GNU Radio).
• Familiarity with X-MIDAS
• Familiarity with SIGINT-specific tools, frameworks, or data formats (e.g., NITF, STANAG).
• Experience with cloud-based or high-performance computing environments for signal processing in secure settings.
• Knowledge of mission-specific security standards or frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, RMF, or IC/DoD compliance).
• Experience working in Agile or DevOps environments to support rapid prototyping and delivery in classified contexts.
  
  

Why Leidos?

• Mission Impact: Develop innovative DSP solutions for SIGINT and RF collection that directly support critical national security and intelligence missions.
• Dynamic Environment: Work in cutting-edge, secure lab settings with opportunities to tackle complex, mission-driven challenges.
• Career Growth: Access to professional development, training, and mentorship programs.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, and flexible work options.
  
  

Original Posting

June 10, 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

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

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