Applied Physicist III

Leidos addresses some of the nations toughest defense challenges through advanced physics-based modeling 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 and sensor data for both classified and unclassified systems. We are seeking a motivated and inquisitive Applied Physicist who thrives in research algorithm development modeling simulation and implementation. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong scientific curiosity sound physical intuition excellent mathematical skills and a commitment to continuous learning.

Primary Responsibilities

Develop physics-based models simulations and analysis algorithms that support National Defense applications.

Research design and evaluate innovative approaches for radar/sensor phenomenology detection characterization and data exploitation.

Apply applied physics mathematics and signal processing techniques to extract useful information from complex measured and simulated data sets.

Perform data analysis model validation uncertainty assessment and performance characterization for algorithms and systems.

Create efficient implementations of scientific algorithms in MATLAB Python or similar high-level languages.

Document methods results and assumptions clearly for technical peers program leadership and customers.

Work collegially within a talented multidisciplinary team of scientists engineers mathematicians and software developers.

Basic Qualifications

BS degree with 5 years of prior relevant applied physics radar/sensor modeling signal processing data analysis or scientific algorithm development experience; Masters with 2 years of relevant experience; or Doctoral degree in physics applied physics engineering applied mathematics or a related scientific field.

US Citizenship and able to maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

Experience developing analyzing or validating physics-based models simulations or scientific algorithms.

Excellent analytical mathematical and problem-solving skills.

Fluency in MATLAB Python or a similar high-level scientific computing language.

Ability to translate physical concepts into algorithms simulations and quantitative analyses.

Proven track record of innovation technical problem solving and achieving results in a research or engineering environment.

Strong documentation and communication skills.

Required on-site full-time work in San Diego CA.

Preferred Qualifications

Understanding of radar phenomenology electromagnetic scattering detection estimation or characterization.

Experience with modeling and simulation of physical systems sensor systems remote sensing ocean/environmental phenomenology or related data-intensive applications.

Experience programming in C/C or developing efficient production-quality scientific software.

Experience with statistical analysis estimation theory optimization machine learning or uncertainty quantification.

Comfortable with public speaking and/or customer presentations.

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