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Description

The Undersea Systems Division (USD) at Leidos currently has an opening for an entry level Signal Processing Engineer to work in our San Diego, CA office. The USD operates at the leading edge of technology by designing, demonstrating, and deploying solutions to solve complex remote sensing problems for our Department of Defense customers. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to system development and to gain experience for an individual with interest in maritime remote sensing, physics, sensors, system prototyping, algorithm and software development, statistics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Our focus is to develop capabilities and deployable prototypes and transition those to our Defense business segment.

Primary Responsibilities.

In this role you will work with a mentor with weekly supervision and with a peer. You will perform data analysis, algorithm development, documentation, and provide software implementation support and test. Document your efforts and your findings, share your work through a software repository, ticket system, and/or wiki. Participate in test events at sea and in lab environments. Assist in taking test records, writing reports, and briefing results. Interest in maritime defense and security operations.

Basic Qualifications.

A bachelor’s or graduate degree in science or engineering is required, primarily within Signal Processing, Physics, Electrical Engineering, and AI/ML. Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS Clearance. Must be able to develop basic algorithms in Matlab or Python and have experience or training in machine learning. Understanding of basic signal and image processing. Strong understanding of mathematics and physics. Strong communication skills and ability to be organized and document efforts. A mission focused mindset motivated to aid the warfighter is desired.

Preferred Qualifications.

Experience or education in remote sensing applications, underwater acoustic systems, UUVs, and/or oceanographic instrumentation.

Experience or education in software development in C/C++.

Experience or education in firmware development in Verilog/HDL.

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Original Posting:

January 14, 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 $57,850.00 - $104,575.00

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.

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 .

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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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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.