Junior Signal Processing Engineer

First Roles; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Junior Signal Processing Engineer in California to design and test digital signal processing algorithms for sensor, RF, and communications systems. You will prototype in MATLAB/Python, translate algorithms into production code, and validate performance against requirements.

You will collaborate with senior engineers, contribute to technical documentation, and participate in code and design reviews in a learning-focused environment that rewards innovation.

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

MATLAB/Simulink

Python/C++

Signal analysis

Fourier transforms

RF basics

Git

Linux

Data analysis

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

C/C++

Git

Linux

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