Junior Signal Processing Engineer

First Roles; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

Leidos in California seeks a Junior Signal Processing Engineer to design, implement, and test DSP algorithms for sensor, RF, and communications systems. You will prototype in MATLAB/Python, translate to production code, and validate performance with simulations and hardware-in-the-loop testing. Collaboration and documentation are key.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Coursework or projects in digital signal processing and communications.
• Familiarity with MATLAB, Python, or C/C++ for numerical computing.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance (if required by project).
• Relevant internships, co-ops, or research experience in DSP or RF systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and prototype digital signal processing algorithms for sensor and RF/communications systems
• Analyze real-world datasets to characterize signals, noise, and system performance
• Implement and optimize algorithms in MATLAB/Python and support translation to production code
• Validate algorithm performance through simulation, unit tests, and hardware-in-the-loop testing
• Collaborate with senior engineers on architecture, design reviews, and technical trade studies
• Document designs, assumptions, test methods, and results for internal and customer reviews

Skills

DSP

Digital signal processing

Data analysis

MATLAB/Simulink

Python (NumPy/SciPy)

C/C++

Signal filtering

Spectral analysis

Fourier transforms

Time-frequency analysis

Detection/estimation/classification

RF/communications basics

Git

Linux development

Data visualization

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

C/C++

Git

Job description

Leidos seeks a Junior Signal Processing Engineer to support mission-critical IT and national security programs. In this role, you will design, implement, and test digital signal processing algorithms for real-world sensor, RF, and communications systems. Responsibilities include data analysis, prototyping in MATLAB/Python, translating algorithms into efficient software, and validating performance against requirements. You will collaborate with senior engineers, contribute to technical documentation, and participate in code and design reviews in a highly collaborative, mission-driven environment that values learning and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and prototype digital signal processing algorithms for sensor and RF/communications systems
• Analyze real-world datasets to characterize signals, noise, and system performance
• Implement and optimize algorithms in MATLAB/Python and support translation to production code
• Validate algorithm performance through simulation, unit tests, and hardware-in-the-loop testing
• Collaborate with senior engineers on architecture, design reviews, and technical trade studies
• Document designs, assumptions, test methods, and results for internal and customer reviews

Technical Skills

• Digital signal processing (DSP)
• MATLAB or Simulink
• Python (NumPy/SciPy) or C/C++
• Signal filtering and spectral analysis
• Fourier transforms and time-frequency analysis
• Algorithms for detection, estimation, and classification
• RF/communications systems basics
• Version control (Git)
• Linux development environment
• Data analysis and visualization

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Coursework or projects in digital signal processing and communications
• Familiarity with MATLAB, Python, or C/C++ for numerical computing
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance (if required by project)
• Relevant internships, co-ops, or research experience in DSP or RF systems