Junior Signal Processing Engineer

About the role

Leidos is hiring a Junior Signal Processing Engineer to support Electronic Warfare (EW) programs in Arlington, VA or San Diego, CA. The role focuses on improving the robustness and efficacy of sensors and signals in complex environments, advancing research and advanced applications for current and future EW programs, and working alongside scientists and experts in the field.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, model and test algorithms in MATLAB, Simulink or C++
• Analyze results from simulation or real data to identify root causes and trends
• Plan and perform analytical and engineering research, design development, and take part in testing and other technical assignments
• Work under the direction of a Team or Task Lead, in small groups or individually

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics or a related field, with 2+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with relevant experience
• Active Secret clearance and eligibility to obtain a TS/SCI level clearance
• US citizenship required
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication, teamwork and independent work ability, and adaptability to new challenges

Required skills

• Experience with MATLAB, Linux, Mathematica, Python, Simulink and languages such as C/C++, Java
• Working knowledge of scientific programming and algorithm development
• Experience with radar signal processing
• Preferred: digital filtering, spectral estimation, detection and estimation theory, linear algebra, stochastic processes, and modeling and simulation (M&S), radar, SAR or similar fields

The pay range is $69,550 to $125,725, depending on factors such as education, experience and skills.