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Leidos

Junior Signal Processing Engineer

Leidos

. Support electronic warfare programs in Arlington, VA or San Diego, CA .

Posted 10/17/2026full-timeUnited StatesJunior💰 $57,850 - $104,575 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in algorithm development, radar signal processing, and scientific programming, with proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, and C/C++. Possesses strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and in team settings.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Algorithm DevelopmentRadar Signal ProcessingMATLABC/C++Active Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills
Algorithm DevelopmentRadar Signal ProcessingScientific ProgrammingDigital FilteringSpectral EstimationDetection and Estimation TheoryLinear AlgebraStochastic ProcessesModeling and SimulationAdaptive Radar
Soft Skills
Strong Oral CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationTeam CollaborationAdaptabilityMotivation to Learn
Tools & Technologies
MATLABSimulinkLinuxMathematicaPython
Certifications & Qualifications
Active Secret ClearanceEligible for TS/SCI Clearance
Industry Keywords
Electronic WarfareSignal ProcessingSimulationEngineering ResearchTechnical Assignments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
JavaLinuxPythonTypeScriptC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support electronic warfare programs in Arlington, VA or San Diego, CA
  • Improve the robustness and efficacy of sensors and signals in complicated environments
  • Advance research and advanced applications for ongoing and future EW programs
  • Work alongside scientists and experts to develop knowledge and career
  • Develop, model, and test algorithms in MATLAB, Simulink, or C++
  • Analyze simulation or real-data results to identify root causes and trends
  • Plan and perform analytical and engineering research and design development
  • Participate in testing and other technical assignments
  • Work under the direction of a Team or Task Lead, individually or in small groups

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics or related field and related 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
  • Experience with languages such as C/C++, Java, etc.
  • Working knowledge of scientific programming and algorithm development
  • Experience with radar signal processing
  • Demonstrated strong oral and written communication
  • Ability 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: working knowledge of digital filtering, spectral estimation, detection and estimation theory, linear algebra and stochastic processes
  • Preferred: experience in modeling and simulation, radar, adaptive radar, signal processing, algorithm development, synthetic aperture radar or similar fields