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The Leidos Defense Systems Sector, is seeking a talented Signal Processing Engineer to join the Fort Walton Beach, FL team to create unique solutions for complex problems.
Our team focuses on developing state-of-the-art Hardware in the Loop (HITL) simulation systems used to test cutting-edge guided munitions for the Air Force’s premier munitions acquisitions organization. With expertise in the areas of radar, electronic warfare, target generation, and digital signal processing, the Fort Walton Beach team has been a recognized authority on RF HITL solutions for the last 25 years. The individual selected for this position will be joining a team of talented engineers and scientists to develop advanced HITL simulators from inception to prototype and production. The right candidate will be comfortable operating as a member of a small inter-disciplinary engineering team and eager to attack any technical challenge.
The Engineer in this role will support advanced technology radar, guided munition and EW programs including research and development of advanced digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms, high-fidelity radar target signatures and RF modeling, simulation, analysis including integration with OEM RF guided munition sensors and systems.
Basic Qualifications:
Candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Math or Physics from an ABET-accredited school with 12+ years of experience or an MS with 10+ years of experience.
Candidate must have excellent math skills and/or possess and show good fundamentals in one or more of the following:
Signal Processing Algorithms
Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
Radars and RF Target Signatures
Electromagnetics/ Antenna Theory
Mathematica (or similar) Analysis tools
Modelling and Simulation tools
Digital Logic Design
Candidate must be a resident of the Fort Walton Beach area or willing to relocate to the Fort Walton Beach, FL area.
Security Requirements:
Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (as well as maintain) a Final Secret Clearance.
Original Posting:June 16, 2025For 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 $126,100.00 - $227,950.00The 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.
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