Research Engineer

The qualified Research Engineer will be part of a strong team of scientists and engineers in our San Diego office committed to addressing some of our nation’s most challenging defense problems. The role requires the use of physical and mathematical principles for the development of algorithms to extract information from multiwavelength data using signal processing techniques such as filtering, data conditioning, and Fourier analysis, as well as modern AI and machine learning-based methods. The successful candidate will have a strong physics and math background and experience in scientific research and data analysis (especially image processing). Experience with visible and infrared sensors and design principles would be a plus.

Primary Responsibilities

•Develop innovative signal processing algorithms and data analysis techniques.

•Analyze ocean data from multiwavelength sensors.

•Perform signal detection and characterization.

•Research EO/IR sensor systems and develop requirements

•Document results for customers and present results at meetings.

•Work collegially within a talented team of peers.

Basic Qualifications

•Masters or PhD in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related scientific field

•Experience in signal processing algorithm development and remote sensing data analysis

•Strong knowledge and experience in the areas of statistical analysis, linear algebra and matrix computations, mathematical techniques, and algorithm design.

•Proven track record of innovation, problem solving, and achieving successful technical results.

•Be self-motivated and a team player, ready for a fast-paced environment and high expectations.

•Must be a US citizen and able to obtain a US Government Top Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

•Programming experience and knowledge of C and/or C++

•Knowledge of EO/IR sensor systems, including their basic design and operation.

•Experience in hydrodynamics, computational fluid mechanics, and physical oceanography.

•Additional software experience such as shell scripting, Perl, Java, Matlab, Python, MPI, Cuda.

•Experience with public speaking, client interaction, customer presentations, research documentation, task planning and scheduling.

•Current US Government Top Secret security clearance

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Original Posting:

July 23, 2026

Pay Range:

Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

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.