Research Engineer

Description

The qualified Research Engineer will be part of a strong team of scientists and engineers in our San Diego office committed to addressing some of our nation’s most challenging defense problems. The role requires the use of physical and mathematical principles for the development of algorithms to extract information from multiwavelength data using signal processing techniques such as filtering, data conditioning, and Fourier analysis, as well as modern AI and machine learning-based methods.

The successful candidate will have a strong physics and math background and experience in scientific research and data analysis (especially image processing). Experience with visible and infrared sensors and design principles would be a plus.

• Develop innovative signal processing algorithms and data analysis techniques.
• Analyze ocean data from multiwavelength sensors.
• Perform signal detection and characterization.
• Research EO/IR sensor systems and develop requirements.
• Document results for customers and present results at meetings.
• Work collegially within a talented team of peers.

• Masters or PhD in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related scientific field.
• Experience in signal processing algorithm development and remote sensing data analysis.
• Strong knowledge and experience in the areas of statistical analysis, linear algebra and matrix computations, mathematical techniques, and algorithm design.
• Proven track record of innovation, problem solving, and achieving successful technical results.
• Be self‑motivated and a team player, ready for a fast‑paced environment and high expectations.
• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain a US Government Top Secret security clearance.

• Programming experience and knowledge of C and/or C++.
• Knowledge of EO/IR sensor systems, including their basic design and operation.
• Experience in hydrodynamics, computational fluid mechanics, and physical oceanography.
• Additional software experience such as shell scripting, Perl, Java, Matlab, Python, MPI, Cuda.
• Experience with public speaking, client interaction, customer presentations, research documentation, task planning and scheduling.
• Current US Government Top Secret security clearance.

$87,100.00 - $

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

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.