Radar Signal Processing Engineer III

Job Description

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.

Primary Responsibilities

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

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

An understanding of complex radar phenomenology, detection, and characterization.

Experience programming in C / C++

Comfortable with public speaking and / or customer presentations

Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don’t wear capes (they’re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for “how it’s always been done.”

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 : Pay Range $85,150.00 - $153,925.00

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.