Location
San Diego
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
June 02, 2026
Job Description
**Description**
Leidos addresses some of the nation's toughest defense challenges through advanced physics-based modeling, signal processing, and data analytics. Our San Diego-based team consists of highly skilled scientists and engineers focused on extracting maximum intelligence from complex radar and sensor data for both classified and unclassified systems. We are seeking a motivated and inquisitive Applied Physicist who thrives in research, algorithm development, modeling, simulation, and implementation. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong scientific curiosity, sound physical intuition, excellent mathematical skills, and a commitment to continuous learning.
**Primary Responsibilities**
· Develop physics-based models, simulations, and analysis algorithms that support National Defense applications.
· Research, design, and evaluate innovative approaches for radar/sensor phenomenology, detection, characterization, and data exploitation.
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Leidos addresses some of the nation's toughest defense challenges through advanced physics-based modeling, signal processing, and data analytics. Our San Diego-based team consists of highly skilled scientists and engineers focused on extracting maximum intelligence from complex radar and sensor data for both classified and unclassified systems. We are seeking a motivated and inquisitive Applied Physicist who thrives in research, algorithm development, modeling, simulation, and implementation. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong scientific curiosity, sound physical intuition, excellent mathematical skills, and a commitment to continuous learning.
**Primary Responsibilities**
· Develop physics-based models, simulations, and analysis algorithms that support National Defense applications.
· Research, design, and evaluate innovative approaches for radar/sensor phenomenology, detection, characterization, and data exploitation.
...