Junior Signal Processing Engineer

Leidos; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in San Diego, CA (and Arlington, VA) is seeking a Junior Signal Processing Engineer to support EW programs. You will develop, model, and test algorithms in MATLAB, Simulink, or C++, and analyze results from simulations or real data to identify root causes and trends.

Taking direction from your team, you will plan analytical research, design development, participate in testing, and work with scientists to advance radar signal processing and related applications, while pursuing growth in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics or related field and 2+ years of experience or an MS and relevant experience.
• Active Secret clearance and eligible to obtain a TS/SCI level clearance US citizenship required.
• Experience with MATLAB, Linux, Mathematica, Python, Simulink - and languages such as C/C++, Java etc.
• Working knowledge of scientific programming and algorithm development; Experience with radar signal processing.
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication; Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop, model, and test algorithms in MATLAB, Simulink, or C++; Analyze results from simulation or real data to identify root causes and trends.
• Plan and perform analytical and engineering research; design development; participate in testing and other technical assignments.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

Radar signal processing

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Physics/CS/Math

Master's degree (MS) in related field

Tools

MATLAB

Linux

Simulink

Mathematica

Python

Job description

Description

Today, Electronic Warfare (EW) is a growing enterprise - protecting the warfighter and our national security against ever-adapting threats. Leidos currently has an opening for a Junior Signal Processing Engineer to support EW programs in Arlington, VA or San Diego, CA.

As part of our team, you will focus on improving the robustness and efficacy of sensors and signals in complicated environments. More broadly, you will advance the state of the art in research and advanced applications to support ongoing and future EW programs. You’ll simultaneously get to work alongside scientists and experts in these fields to help grow your own knowledge and career.

Taking direction from your Team or Task Lead, while working in small groups or individually, you will:

• Develop, model, and test algorithms in Matlab, Simulink, or C++Analyze results from simulation or real data to identify root causes and trends
• Plan and perform analytical and engineering research, design development, participate in testing and other technical assignments

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics or related field and 2+ years of experience or and MS and relevant experience
• Active Secret clearance and eligible to obtain a TS/SCI level clearance US citizenship required
• Experience with tools such as MATLAB, Linux, Mathematica, Python, Simulink - and languages such as C/C++, Java etc.
• Working knowledge of scientific programming and algorithm developmentExperience with radar signal processingDemonstrated strong oral and written communicationAbility to work in a team environment, as well as independently
• Adaptability to new challenges with a strong motivation to grow and learn in new areas

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge areas such as digital filtering, spectral estimation, detection and estimation theory, linear algebra and stochastic processes
• Experience working in areas of modeling and simulation (M&S), radar, adaptive radar, signals processing, algorithm development, synthetic aperture radar (SAR) or similar fields

NKE

ElectronicWarfare

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

August 25, 2026

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:

Pay Range $69,550.00 - $125,725.00

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

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