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Leidos

Signal Processing Engineer

Arlington, VA

$107K - $195K/yr

Our division currently has an opening for a Signal Processing Engineer to support EW programs in Arlington, VA or San Diego, CA. As part of our team, you will focus on improving the robustness and ...

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Junior Signal Processing Engineer

Arlington, VA

$69K - $125K/yr

Leidos currently has an opening for a Junior Signal Processing Engineer to support EW programs in Arlington, VA or San Diego, CA. As part of our team, you will focus on improving the robustness and ...

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Junior Signal Processing Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$69K - $125K/yr

Leidos currently has an opening for a Junior Signal Processing Engineer to support EW programs in Arlington, VA or San Diego, CA. As part of our team, you will focus on improving the robustness and ...

Leidos

Junior Signal Processing Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$69K - $125K/yr

Leidos currently has an opening for a Junior Signal Processing Engineer to support EW programs in Arlington, VA or San Diego, CA. As part of our team, you will focus on improving the robustness and ...

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What is the difference between Signal Processing Engineer Entry Level vs Communications Engineer Entry Level?

AspectSignal Processing Engineer Entry LevelCommunications Engineer Entry Level
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; knowledge of DSP, MATLAB, and programming languagesBachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related; understanding of networking, RF, and signal transmission
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, R&D departments, tech companies focusing on audio, image, or sensor data processingTelecom companies, network providers, wireless service firms working on communication systems
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in industries developing signal algorithms, sensor systems, and multimedia processingApplied in industries designing and maintaining communication networks and wireless systems

While both roles require a background in electrical engineering and related certifications, Signal Processing Engineers focus on developing algorithms for data analysis and sensor systems, whereas Communications Engineers specialize in designing and maintaining communication networks. The roles often overlap in technical skills but differ in application focus and industry environment.

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Signal Processing Engineer

Signal Processing Engineer

Leidos

Arlington, VA

$107K - $195K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

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Job description

Today, Electronic Warfare (EW) is a growing enterprise - protecting the warfighter and our national security against ever-adapting threats. Our division currently has an opening for a Signal Processing Engineer to support EW programs in Arlington, VA or San Diego, CA.

As part of our team, you will focus on improving the robustness and efficacy of sensors and signals in complicated environments. More broadly, you will advance the state of the art in research and advanced applications to support ongoing and future EW programs. You'll simultaneously get to work alongside scientists and experts in these fields to help grow your own knowledge and career; motivated candidates may have an opportunity to lead tasks as well.

Regular tasks will include:

- Develop, model, and test algorithms in Matlab, Simulink, or C++

- Analyze results from simulation or real data to identify root causes and trends

- Develop novel and advanced algorithms, performance simulation, and analysis - using simulated and real data in both time series and spectral domains

- Participate in lab-based and field testing

- Support marketing and business development initiatives

- Engage in multiple projects, interacting with Customers as well

Required Qualifications:

- Must be U.S. Citizen

- Must be eligible to obtain a TS/SCI level clearance.

- Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics or related field

- 8+ years' experience in radar signal processing

- Fluent with tools such as MATLAB, Linux, Mathematica, Python, Simulink - and languages such as C/C++, Java etc.

- Working knowledge areas such as digital filtering, spectral estimation, detection and estimation theory, linear algebra and stochastic processes

- 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 Qualifications:

- Active clearance preferred

- PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics or related field

- Task lead or team leadership experience

- Experience translating functional requirements into tasks

- Experience working in areas of modeling and simulation (M&S), radar, adaptive radar, signals processing, algorithm development synthetic aperture radar (SAR) or similar fields

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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:July 6, 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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable practices. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.

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