EW Chief Engineer: Signal Processing & Tech Leadership

Leidos; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in San Diego, CA, is seeking an EW Chief Engineer to lead research, design, and development of signal collection, processing and dissemination systems. You will supervise technical teams and contribute to business development with Government customers.

The role requires independent work, strong problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple projects while delivering results to customers in a demanding field.

Qualifications

• Masters with 15+ years prior relevant experience; BS may be considered with equivalent experience.
• U.S. Citizen with an active Secret clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI level clearance.
• Fluent with MATLAB, Linux, Mathematica, Python, Simulink and languages such as C/C++, Java.
• Working knowledge in digital filtering, spectral estimation, detection and estimation theory, linear algebra and stochastic processes.
• Demonstrated leadership of small multi-disciplinary technical teams and/or projects.
• Experience in EW, SIGINT and/or radar fields as a technical leader.

Responsibilities

• Develop novel algorithms, performance simulation, and analysis using simulated and real data in time series and spectral domains.
• Serve as Technical Team Lead.
• Lead or support marketing and business development initiatives (e.g., proposals, white papers).
• Participate in lab-based and field testing.
• Lead and engage in multiple projects concurrently.
• Communicate results in briefings and written material to team, customer and management.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Simulink

C/C++

Java

Leadership

Communication

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Bachelor's degree with equivalent experience

Tools

MATLAB

Linux

Mathematica

Python

Job description

Leidos in San Diego, CA, is seeking an EW Chief Engineer to lead research, design, and development of signal collection, processing and dissemination systems. You will supervise technical teams and contribute to business development with Government customers.

The role requires independent work, strong problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple projects while delivering results to customers in a demanding field.