Job Description

Description

Today, Electronic Warfare (EW) is a growing enterprise - protecting the warfighter and our national security against ever-adapting threats. Due to continued growth, the Leidos Innovations Center (LInC) at Leidos (in Arlington, VA or San Diego, CA) currently has an opening for a Senior Signal Processing Engineer .

As a LInC EW Senior Signal Processing Engineer, you will be responsible for research, design, and development of signal collection, processing, and dissemination systems. Duties may include designing, developing, and analyzing systems for extracting 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 will possess superior analytical and problem-solving skills, operate independently with limited supervision, be a strong team player, and establish solid working relationships with technical staff, peers within the division, and external government customers.

Regular tasks will include:

1. Developing novel and advanced algorithms, performance simulation, and analysis using simulated and real data in both time series and spectral domains.
2. Serving as Technical Team Lead.
3. Supporting marketing and business development initiatives by developing technical solutions and ideas for capture efforts (e.g., BAAs, RFPs).
4. Participating in and/or leading lab-based and field testing.
5. Managing multiple projects.
6. Communicating results through briefings and written reports to team members, customers, and management.

At Leidos , we offer competitive benefits , including 4 or more weeks of 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 more. Join us and make a difference in Advanced Warfare Technology!

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Secret clearance and the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with tools such as MATLAB, Linux, Mathematica, Python, Simulink, and languages like C/C++, Java.
• Knowledge in digital filtering, spectral estimation, detection and estimation theory, linear algebra, and stochastic processes.
• Experience leading small multidisciplinary technical teams or projects.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in EW, SIGINT, or radar fields as a technical leader.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree.
• Business development and capture experience (e.g., proposals, white papers).
• Experience in a research and development (R&D) environment.

Note: The salary range for qualified candidates with an active clearance and the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance is $180,000 - $260,000. Candidates must be able to work onsite in Arlington, VA or San Diego, CA.

Original Posting: June 24, 2025

This job is expected to remain open for at least 3 days from the posting date, with an anticipated close date no earlier than 3 days after the posting.

Pay Range: $126,100.00 - $227,950.00

The pay range is a guideline and not a guarantee. Factors influencing offer decisions include responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, and applicable laws.

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