Senior Signal Processing Engineer

Leidos LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid Time Off (4+ weeks)

401K with 6% company match

Educational and training support

Parental Paid Leave

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Signal Processing Engineer in Arlington, VA (onsite) or San Diego, CA to research, design, and develop signal collection, processing and dissemination systems for Electronic Warfare.

The role emphasizes leading technical teams, developing advanced algorithms, and supporting business development with technical proposals, lab and field testing, and cross-team collaboration with government customers.

Qualifications

• US citizen with active Secret clearance or ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years or Master's with 10+ years.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Linux, Mathematica, Python, Simulink; C/C++, Java.
• Experience leading technical teams and interacting with government customers.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced algorithms and perform simulations on real and synthetic data.
• Serve as Technical Team Lead on multiple EW projects.
• Support marketing and capture efforts through technical proposals.
• Lead or participate in lab-based and field testing.
• Communicate results to team, customers, and management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree with 12+ years experience

Master's degree with 10+ years experience

Doctoral degree

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Simulink

C/C++

Linux

Java

Mathematica

Job description

Today, Electronic Warfare (EW) is a growing enterprise - protecting the warfighter and our national security against ever-adapting threats. Due to success of continued growth - the Electronic Warfare Division at Leidos (in Arlington, VA or San Diego, CA) currently has an opening for a Senior Signal Processing Engineer. As an EW Senior Signal Processing Engineer, you will be responsible for research, design, and development of signal collection, processing and dissemination systems. Duties may include designing, developing, and analyzing systems for the extraction of information from signal sensors. You will support the Division by achieving program objectives, leading technical teams - and participate in business development activities. The ideal candidate will possess superior analytical and problem-solving skills, operate independently with limited supervision and feedback, be a strong team player, and have the ability to establish solid working relationships with technical staff members and peers within the division as well as our external Government customers.

Regular tasks will include a mix of the following:

• Develop novel and advanced algorithms, performance simulation, and analysis - using simulated and real data in both time series and spectral domains
• Serve as Technical Team Lead
• Lead or support marketing and business development initiatives: develop technical solutions and new ideas for response to capture efforts (e.g., BAAs, RFPs etc.)
• Participate in, and/or lead, lab-based and field testing
• Lead and/or engage in multiple projects
• Communicate results in briefings and written material to your team, the Customer and management

At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits http://www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits, including 4 or more weeks Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in Electronic Warfare!

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be U.S. Citizen with an active Secret clearance and the ability to obtain a TS/SCI level clearance
• Bachelors with 12+ years prior relevant experience, or Masters with 10+ years prior relevant experience
• Fluent with tools such as MATLAB, Linux, Mathematica, Python, Simulink - and languages such as C/C++, Java etc.
• Working knowledge areas such as digital filtering, spectral estimation, detection and estimation theory, linear algebra and stochastic processes
• Demonstrated leadership of small multi-disciplinary technical teams and/or projects
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication
• Experience working in EW, SIGINT and/or radar fields as a technical leader

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree
• Business Development and Capture experience (e.g., Proposals, white papers etc.)
• Experience working in a Research and Development (R&D) environment

NOTE: for this position the salary range will be $180,000 - $270,000 for qualified candidates with an active clearance and the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance. Must be able to work onsite in our Arlington, VA or San Diego, CA offices.

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

Pay Range: $180,000 - $270,000

Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

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Commitment and Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.