Radar Signal Processing Engineer III
Company: Leidos
Location: La Jolla
Posted on: December 31, 2025
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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 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: Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00 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. About Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader
serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more
efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston,
Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual
revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended
January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com. Pay
and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career
decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect
the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment
benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness
programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More
details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using
Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related
information during any part of the employment application process
(i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as
part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order
before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with
you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated
system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo,
Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email
purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related
information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or
your previous employer), and you are concerned about its
legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at
LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com. If you believe you are the victim of
a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident
to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. Commitment to
Non-Discrimination 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.
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