Junior Signal Processing Engineer

Leidos

$69K — $125K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field with 2+ years of relevant experience; or an MS with related experience.
  • Active Secret clearance, eligible for TS/SCI level clearance; US citizenship required.
  • Proficient with MATLAB, Linux, Mathematica, Python, Simulink, and languages like C/C++, Java.
  • Strong understanding of scientific programming and algorithm development with radar signal processing experience.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to work collaboratively or independently.
  • Proven adaptability and motivation to learn new skills and address challenges.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, model, and test algorithms in MATLAB, Simulink, or C++.
  • Analyze simulation results or real data to identify root causes and trends.
  • Plan and conduct analytical and engineering research.
  • Engage in design development and participate in technical testing assignments.
  • Collaborate with a team or work independently under the guidance of Task Lead.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work alongside experts in the field, enhancing professional knowledge.
  • Engagement in advanced research and applications within Electronic Warfare programs.
  • Involvement in a dynamic and challenging work environment that encourages growth.
Full Job Description
Leidos currently has an opening for a Junior 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 will 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.

Taking direction from your Team or Task Lead, while working in small groups or individually, you will:
  • 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, participate in testing and other technical assignments


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics or related field and 2+ years of experience or and MS and relevant experience
  • Active Secret clearance and eligible to obtain a TS/SCI level clearance US citizenship required
  • Experience with tools such as MATLAB, Linux, Mathematica, Python, Simulink - and languages such as C/C++, Java etc.
  • Working knowledge of scientific programming and algorithm developmentExperience with radar signal processingDemonstrated 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:
  • Working knowledge areas such as digital filtering, spectral estimation, detection and estimation theory, linear algebra and stochastic processes
  • Experience working in areas of modeling and simulation (M&S), radar, adaptive radar, signals processing, algorithm development, synthetic aperture radar (SAR) or similar fields


NKE

ElectronicWarfare

Original Posting:
June 11, 2026

Pay Range:
Pay Range $69,550.00 - $125,725.00

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.

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