Signal Processing Engineer

Leidos LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid PTO and Holidays

401K with company match

Flexible schedules

Stock purchase plan

Technical upskilling

Education and training support

Parental leave

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Signal Processing Engineer in Arlington, VA (or San Diego, CA) to advance EW programs. You will develop, test, and optimize radar signal processing algorithms using MATLAB, Simulink, Python, and C/C++. A strong emphasis is on robustness of sensors and signals in complex environments, with potential task leadership opportunities.

The role requires U.S. citizenship and an active security clearance (TS/SCI preferred).

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen and ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree in EE, physics, CS, math or related field
• 4+ years of radar signal processing experience
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, Simulink, and C/C++
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Develop, model, and test algorithms in Matlab, Simulink, or C++
• Analyze results from simulation or real data to identify root causes and trends
• Develop novel and advanced algorithms, performance simulation, and analysis using simulated and real data
• Participate in lab-based and field testing
• Support marketing and business development initiatives
• Engage in multiple projects, interacting with Customers as well

Skills

Radar signal processing

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

Signal processing theory

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics or related field

Tools

Simulink

Linux

Mathematica

Java

Job description

Today, Electronic Warfare (EW) is a growing enterprise - protecting the warfighter and our national security against ever-adapting threats. The Electronic Warfare Divison at Leidos currently has an opening for a 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’ll 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; motivated candidates may have an opportunity to lead tasks as well.

Regular tasks will include:

• Develop, model, and test algorithms in Matlab, Simulink, or C++
• Analyze results from simulation or real data to identify root causes and trends
• Develop novel and advanced algorithms, performance simulation, and analysis - using simulated and real data in both time series and spectral domains
• Participate in lab-based and field testing
• Support marketing and business development initiatives
• Engage in multiple projects, interacting with Customers as well

Competitive Benefits

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

Required Qualifications

• Must be U.S. Citizen
• Active Secret clearance and eligible to obtain a TS/SCI level clearance
• Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics or related field
• 4+ years’ experience in radar signal processing
• 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 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

• Active TS/SCI clearance preferred
• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics or related field
• Task lead or team leadership experience
• Experience translating functional requirements into tasks
• Experience working in areas of modeling and simulation (M&S), radar, adaptive radar, signals processing, algorithm development synthetic aperture radar (SAR) or similar fields

Pay Range

Pay Range: Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00 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.

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

Job 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.

• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave and Retirement

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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.