Leidos addresses some of the nation's toughest defense challenges through innovative signal processing and data analytics. Our San Diego-based team consists of highly skilled scientists and engineers focused on extracting maximum intelligence from complex datasets derived from diverse sensing modalities. We seek a talented Modeling and Simulation Engineer who thrives in algorithm research, development, and implementation. The ideal candidate is creative, efficient, collaborates well, and is passionate about bringing solutions from concept to delivery. Leidos is an employee-friendly company with a competitive benefit package, flexible working hours, and a collegial atmosphere.  

Primary Responsibilities 

• On a day-to-day basis, responsible for: 

• Algorithm development,  

• Software design, and  

• Data analysis.  

• Modeling real world systems in simulation for SWIL/HWIL testing.  

Basic Qualifications 

• BS degree in physics with 4-8 years of relevant experience, or Masters with 2-6 years of relevant experience, or Doctoral degree if less than 2 years of experience 

• Strong background in Aerospace, Math, and/or Physics  

• Strong knowledge of programming and modeling and simulation applications (Python, C++, RUST, etc.)  

• An ability to obtain and maintain a Clearance  

• The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, though candidates with 0-2 years of experience are welcome   

• Experience with C/C++ programming languages (object oriented).  

• Experience with collaborative development with other team members  

• US CItizenship with the ability to obtain Top Secret security clearance 

• Required on-site full-time work in San Diego, CA  

• Ideally knowledgeable in astrodynamics  

• An ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance  

• An advanced degree (M.S./Ph.D)  

• Experience developing and testing algorithms for processing real-world image or radar data  

• Experience with wave physics (RF, acoustic, optical)