Sensing Algorithm Engineer

Leidos addresses some of the nations toughest defense challenges through innovative signal processing and data analytics. Our San Diego-based team consists of highly skilled scientists and engineers focused on extracting maximum intelligence from complex datasets derived from diverse sensing modalities. We seek a talented Sensing Algorithm Engineer who thrives in algorithm research development and implementation. The ideal candidate is creative efficient collaborates well and is passionate about bringing solutions from concept to delivery. Leidos is an employee-friendly company with a competitive benefit package flexible working hours and a collegial atmosphere.

Primary Responsibilities

• Research and develop novel algorithms for remote sensing applications
• Prototype and test algorithms in high-level languages such as Matlab or Python
• Devise efficient software implementations in C programming language
• Conduct algorithm performance testing and analysis
• Document results and brief customers and stakeholders

Basic Qualifications

• BS degree in physics engineering math or related field with 4 years of relevant experience or Masters with 2years of relevant experience or Doctoral degree if less than 2 years of experience
• 5 years of experience in the following (may include mixture of coursework/hands-on experience of the following):
  • At least 1 high-level programming language such as Matlab or Python
  • Signal processing including Fourier transforms filtering and estimation
  • Understanding of physics with ability and eagerness to learn new concepts
  • Comfortable with Linux cluster computing environments
  • Strong understanding of probability statistics linear algebra and complex variables
• Familiarity with C coding and software engineering best practices or strong willingness to learn
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Required on-site full-time work in San Diego CA

Bonus Qualifications

• Proficiency with at least one sensing modality
• Experience with Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) Optics or Radar
• Proficiency with C coding and software engineering best practices
• Deep understanding of optimal detection and estimation
• Deep understanding of array processing beamforming including concepts and implementation
• Experience architecting algorithms and hardware for maximal efficiency
• Experience with real-time processing with edge and cloud components
• Experience integrating Machine Learning with signal processing
• Experience with systems engineering
• Exposure or strong interest in learning embedded programming

Please note the salary below is a general guideline range. Salary is determined by(but are not limited to) your experience skills abilities internal equity. Were committed to providing competitive pay that reflects the value you bring to our team.

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At Leidos we dont want someone who fits the moldwe want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless the over-caffeinated the ones who ask whats next before the dust settles on whats now.

If youre already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2 good. Youll fit right in.

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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.