Signal Processing Technical Intern

Leidos tackles the most challenging national defense problems using advanced signal processing algorithms and data analytics. At our San Diego, CA office, we have a dedicated and experienced team of Scientists and Engineers devoted to squeezing the last bit of information from every data set. We seek a Signal Processing Technical Intern with an interest in algorithm research, development, and implementation, who also possesses a strong scientific curiosity and desire to learn new things.

Leidos is an employee-friendly company with a strong benefit package, flexible working hours, and a collegial atmosphere.

Primary Responsibilities:

* Work with a mentor to develop cutting edge signal processing and analysis algorithms for national defense.

* Work with a mentor to research cutting edge algorithms for radar noise reduction, detection, and characterization.

* Work with a mentor to conduct radar data analysis.

* Work collegially within a talented team of peers.

* Create efficient implementations in software.

* Document results.

Basic Qualifications:

* Junior or senior in college working towards a degree in physics, engineering, mathematics, or related field.

* Experience in MATLAB, Python, or similar high-level language.

* Good analytical and mathematical skills.

* Interest in scientific algorithm development, large dataset analysis, radar detection and characterization, and efficient software implementation.

* Interest in innovation, problem solving, and achieving technical results.

* Ability and desire to learn new concepts.

* Ability to obtain a Top-Secret Security Clearance.

* U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience with data processing.

* Ability to document work.

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Original Posting:

July 17, 2026

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:

Pay Range $48,100.00 - $86,950.00

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.