Senior Signal Processing Engineer

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 4+ weeks

Paid holidays 11

401(k) matching

Flexible schedules

Stock purchase plan

Upskilling support

Parental leave

Job summary

Leidos in the Electronic Warfare Division seeks a Senior Signal Processing Engineer in Arlington, VA or San Diego, CA to research, design, and develop signal collection, processing and dissemination systems for EW missions.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years of experience with a Bachelor's or 10+ with a Master's, and is proficient in MATLAB, Python, C/C++, Simulink; TS/SCI eligibility is required for the role. Leadership of technical teams and BD involvement are expected.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with MATLAB, Linux, Mathematica, Python, Simulink and programming languages (C/C++, Java).
• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of relevant experience or Master’s with 10+ years.
• Doctoral degree is preferred for advanced research leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop novel algorithms, performance simulation, and analysis using real data in time and spectral domains.
• Serve as Technical Team Lead.
• Lead marketing and business development initiatives supporting capture efforts.
• Participate in lab-based and field testing.
• Lead and manage multiple projects.
• Communicate results to team, customer, and management.

Skills

MATLAB

Linux

Mathematica

Python

Simulink

C/C++

Java

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

Job description

Today, Electronic Warfare (EW) is a growing enterprise – protecting the warfighter and our national security against ever‑adapting threats. Due to the 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 research, design, and develop 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 participating in business development activities. The ideal candidate possesses superior analytical and problem‑solving skills, operates independently with limited supervision, is a strong team player, and can establish solid working relationships with technical staff and external government customers.

Responsibilities

• 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 in response to capture efforts (e.g., BAAs, RFPs).
• Participate in, and/or lead, lab‑based and field testing.
• Lead and/or engage in multiple projects.
• Communicate results in briefings and written materials to your team, the customer, and management.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Secret clearance and the ability to obtain a TS/SCI level clearance.
• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of prior relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 10+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Fluent with tools such as MATLAB, Linux, Mathematica, Python, Simulink, and languages such as C/C++, Java, etc.
• Working knowledge of digital filtering, spectral estimation, detection and estimation theory, linear algebra, and stochastic processes.
• Demonstrated leadership of small multi‑disciplinary technical teams and/or projects.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• 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).
• Experience working in a research and development (R&D) environment.

Note: The salary range for this position is $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.

At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including 4 or more weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, 401(k) with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, flexible schedules, discounted stock purchase plans, technical upskilling, education and training support, and parental paid leave.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.