Signal Processing Engineer

Leidos Inc; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Flexible schedules

Technical upskilling

Parental paid leave

Job summary

A leading defense and technology company is seeking a Signal Processing Engineer in Arlington, VA or San Diego, CA. You will enhance sensor and signal robustness for Electronic Warfare programs by developing algorithms, analyzing data, and participating in tests. The ideal candidate is a U.S. Citizen with a relevant degree and 4+ years of radar signal processing experience. Leidos offers competitive benefits, including paid time off, 401(k), technical upskilling, and parental leave.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen with active Secret clearance and eligibility for TS/SCI clearance.
• 4+ years of experience in radar signal processing.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, model, and test algorithms using Matlab, Simulink, or C++.
• Analyze results from simulations or real data to identify root causes and trends.
• Support marketing and business development initiatives.

Skills

Radar signal processing

MATLAB

C++

Simulink

Python

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field

Tools

Linux

Mathematica

Java

Job description

Overview

Electronic Warfare (EW) is a growing enterprise that protects warfighters and national security from evolving threats. Leidos invites a Signal Processing Engineer in either Arlington, VA or San Diego, CA to enhance sensor and signal robustness for EW programs. The role involves advancing cutting‑edge research and collaborating with scientists, with potential leadership opportunities for motivated candidates.

Regular Tasks

• Develop, model, and test algorithms using Matlab, Simulink, or C++.
• Analyze results from simulations or real data to identify root causes and trends.
• Develop novel and advanced algorithms, performance simulations, and analysis across time‑series and spectral domains.
• Participate in lab‑based and field testing.
• Support marketing and business development initiatives.
• Engage with customers across multiple projects.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen.
• Active Secret clearance and eligibility to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in radar signal processing.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Linux, Mathematica, Python, Simulink, C/C++, and Java.
• Working knowledge of digital filtering, spectral estimation, detection and estimation theory, linear algebra, and stochastic processes.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively or independently.
• Adaptability and motivation to learn new areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Experience leading teams or projects.
• Experience translating functional requirements into tasks.
• Experience in modeling and simulation, radar, adaptive radar, signal processing, algorithm development, synthetic aperture radar (SAR), or related fields.

Benefits

Leidos offers competitive compensation, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, flexible schedules, stock purchase options, technical upskilling, education and training support, and parental paid leave.

Commitment to Non‑Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, disability, medical condition, criminal history, or any other basis prohibited by law.