Space Payloads Signal Processing Intern
Company: Leidos
Location: San Diego
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Leidos is seeking a Space Payloads Signal Processing Intern to
support advanced space sensors processing under the Space BA of the
Defense Sector for the Summer of 2026 in San Diego, CA. This is an
exciting opportunity to develop algorithms that will be used on a
constellation of operational satellites for hypersonic missile
detection and tracking. You’ll work with algorithm developers to
enhance the state of the art in background clutter suppression
(image registration) and payload calibration, enabling greater
payload sensitivity and more accurate target state estimation.
Primary Responsibilities: Collaborate with a team of algorithm
developers. Analyze simulated datasets using Matlab. Enhance your
data processing and analysis skills. Learn how a sequence of
algorithms can be used to start with uncalibrated images and result
in accurate target tracks with extremely dim intensities. Basic
Qualifications: Must be currently enrolled and pursuing a
bachelor’s degree in physics, mathematics, computer science,
aerospace engineering, or related fields. Advanced analytical
skills. Highly motivated and self-directed learner. U.S. Citizen.
Preferred Qualifications: Matlab or Python scripting experience.
Ability to analyze published scientific articles. Experience with
image processing. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At
Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because
the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're
recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step
10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster
than anyone else dares. Original Posting: April 1, 2026 For U.S.
Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos
reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open
for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier
than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay
Range: Pay Range $48,100.00 - $86,950.00 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.
Keywords: Leidos, San Diego , Space Payloads Signal Processing Intern, Science, Research & Development , San Diego, California
