Radar Signal Processing Engineer III

Description

Leidos addresses some of the nation's toughest defense challenges through cutting‑edge signal processing and data analytics. Our San Diego‑based team consists of highly skilled scientists and engineers focused on extracting maximum intelligence from complex radar data for both classified and unclassified systems. We are seeking a motivated and inquisitive candidate who thrives in research, algorithm development, and implementation. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong scientific curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning.

• Develop cutting edge radar signal processing and analysis algorithms for National Defense
• Research cutting edge algorithms for radar noise reduction, detection, and characterization
• Perform radar data analysis
• Create efficient implementations in software
• Document results
• Work collegially within a talented team of peers

• BS degree with 5+ years of prior relevant radar signal processing experience, Masters with 2 years of prior radar signal processing experience or Doctoral degree in a scientific field such as applied math, physics, or engineering.
• Able to obtain a Top‑Secret security clearance
• Experience in scientific algorithm development and radar data analysis.
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills
• Fluency in MATLAB, Python, or similar high‑level language
• Proven track record of innovation, problem solving, and achieving technical results
• Strong documentation skills
• Required on‑site full‑time work in San Diego, CA

• An understanding of complex radar phenomenology, detection, and characterization.
• Experience programming in C/C++
• Comfortable with public speaking and/or customer presentations

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:
October 9, 2025

For U.S. Positions:
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range: $87,100.00 - $

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.