Applied Physicist III

Leidos
📍 San Diego, CA, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 04, 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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Job Details

  • Location San Diego, CA
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date July 04, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 09, 2026