Junior Signal Processing Engineer

March 18, 2026
$104575 / year

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Job Description

Junior Signal Processing Engineer

As a result of program growth, the Advanced Warfare Technology Division of the Leidos Innovation Center is looking for a Junior Signal Processing Engineer to support remote sensing programs in Beavercreek, OH. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge advanced warfare technology.

About the Role

The Junior Signal Processing Engineer will collaborate with a multi-disciplined design team (Electrical Engineers, Physicists, Computer Scientists, etc.) to design, develop, simulate, and integrate new algorithms into sensor systems based on given project requirements. This position also provides the unique opportunity to implement algorithms in FPGA-based systems and will support the integration, testing, verification, and documentation of the final products.

Key Responsibilities

Taking direction from your Team or Task Lead, while working in small groups or individually, you will:

  • Develop, model, and test algorithms in MATLAB, Python, and/or C/C++.
  • Analyze, design, simulate, and implement algorithms in hardware descriptor languages (VHDL, Verilog) based on customer requirements and/or MATLAB models.
  • Analyze results from simulation or real data to identify root causes and trends.
  • Plan and perform analytical and engineering research, design development, participate in testing, and other technical assignments.

Benefits at Leidos

At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including:

  • 4 or more weeks Paid Time Off
  • 11 paid Holidays
  • 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Discounted Stock Purchase Plans
  • Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support
  • Parental Paid Leave
  • And much more.

Join us and make a difference in Advanced Warfare Technology!

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics or related fields and relevant experience.
  • Must be eligible to obtain TS/SCI (active Secret preferred but not required).
  • US citizenship required.
  • Experience with tools such as MATLAB, Linux, Python, and languages such as C/C++, Java, etc.
  • VHDL, Verilog HDL coding.
  • Working knowledge of basic signal processing concepts (FFTs, filtering, decimation, interpolation, etc.).
  • Working knowledge of scientific programming and algorithm development.
  • Experience with image and signal processing.
  • Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently.
  • Adaptability to new challenges with a strong motivation to grow and learn in new areas.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of computer vision algorithms, parallel programming, and/or sensor physics.
  • Experience with machine learning, deep learning, and/or GPU programming.

AWTLINC

Our Culture: Outthink, Outbuild, Outpace

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.

Pay Range

The anticipated pay range for this position is $57,850.00 – $104,575.00.

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.

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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.