Senior Signal Processing Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holidays

401K

Flexible schedules

Stock purchase

Upskilling

Job summary

Leidos in Arlington, VA (and San Diego, CA) is seeking a Senior Signal Processing Engineer to lead research, design and development of EW signal collection, processing and dissemination systems. You will extract information from signal sensors, lead technical teams, and contribute to business development efforts with technical solutions for captures.

The role requires a strong background in algorithms, MATLAB/Python/C++, and security clearances, with onsite work at Arlington or San Diego.

Qualifications

• Must be U.S. Citizen with an active Secret clearance and the ability to obtain a TS/SCI level clearance
• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years prior relevant experience or Masters with 10+ years
• Fluent with tools such as MATLAB, Linux, Mathematica, Python, Simulink - and languages such as C/C++, Java etc.
• 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
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication
• Experience in EW, SIGINT and/or radar fields as a technical leader

Responsibilities

• Develop novel algorithms, performance simulation, and analysis using real data in time series and spectral domains
• Serve as Technical Team Lead
• Lead or support marketing and business development initiatives with technical solutions for captures (e.g., BAAs, RFPs)
• Participate in, and/or lead, lab-based and field testing
• Lead and engage in multiple projects
• Communicate results in briefings and written material to team, customer and management

Skills

C/C++

MATLAB

Python

Linux

Simulink

Signal processing

Java

EW/SIGINT experience

Education

Bachelor's degree with 12+ years experience

Master's degree with 10+ years experience

Doctoral degree (preferred)

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

Linux

Simulink

Mathematica

Job description

Description

Today,

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 signing, 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, and the following benefits include:

• 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.

NKE

Electronic Warfare

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

July 31, 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 $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.