Leidos · 13 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer/Physicist
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$108K/yr - $195K/yr
6+ years expLeidos addresses some of the nation's toughest defense challenges through innovative signal processing and data analytics. They seek a talented Sr. Software Engineer/Physicist who thrives in algorithm research, development, and implementation to join their San Diego-based team.
ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
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/ C++ programming language
Conduct algorithm performance testing and analysis
Document results and brief customers and stakeholders
Qualification
Required
BS degree in physics, engineering, applied mathematics or related field with 8-12 years of relevant experience, or Masters with 6-10 years of relevant experience, or Doctoral degree if less than 6 years of experience
Demonstrate expertise in C/C++ coding/ development and software engineering best practices
Fluency in high-level programming languages, such as Matlab or Python
Experience with signal processing, including Fourier transforms, filtering, and estimation
Strong understanding of physics with ability and eagerness to learn new concepts
Proficiency in Linux cluster computing environments
Strong understanding of probability, statistics, linear algebra, and complex variables
Active Top Secret security clearance
Required on-site full-time work in San Diego, CA
Preferred
Proficiency with at least one sensing modality
Experience with Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS)
Experience with Optics
Experience with 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
Benefits
Competitive benefit package
Flexible working hours
Company
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO
Leadership Team
James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
Theodore Tanner
Chief Technology Officer
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