Signal and Image Processing Engineer

Description

Job Description:

The Leidos Innovation Center (LInC) is seeking our next Signal and Image Processing Engineer to join our growing, high-performance team executing applied research and development in electro-optical (EO) technology. You will primarily work on-site at Wright Patterson AFB in Dayton, OH where you will develop and interpret algorithms, use, and analyze data from EO/IR systems and instrumentation to support program objectives of critical importance to the US Air Force.

If you like to produce reports documenting methods and reasoning, choice of methods selected, and results with error analysis then this could be the job for you!

Your day to day:
-Apply signal and image processing principles and methods to analyze data and solve problems including: automating data analysis, characterize existing and new sensor systems, develop new and improved data analysis techniques.
-Develop, model, and test algorithms in MATLAB and SIMULINK.
Develop synthetic data for algorithm tradespace analysis.
-Analyze results from simulation or real data to identify root causes and trends.
-Apply statistical methods to ensure results are complete and accurate.
-Learn and understand analog and digital signal flow and processing in various sensor systems.
-Apply signal and image processing techniques to extract desired information.
-Collaborate with members of a diverse technical team and customer stakeholders to determine requirements and relevant technical approaches.
-Develop test plans and document results in test report.

This is you:
-Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or similar field, and 2 years of prior relevant experience or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree.
-Must be a US citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret.

-Strong understanding of MATLAB and SIMULINK.
-Familiarity with object oriented programing.
-Experience with Linux.
-Understanding of signal processing for analog and digital systems.
-Understanding of image processing techniques.
-Application of the scientific method to complex systems, including the ability to define and execute tests, reduce data, and perform statistical analysis.
-Strong written and verbal communications skills.
-Leadership, project management, presentation, and collaboration skills.

You will wow us even more if you have these skills:
-Active DoD Secret or higher clearance.
-Master’s in Engineering or similar field.
-Experience with other programming languages like Python, C/C++, or Java
-Experience with EO/IR systems.
-Experience with infrared focal plane array including digital/digital pixel focal plane arrays.
-Experience working in a Research and Development (R&D) environment.

Pay Range:

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 a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 46,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.  For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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