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SIGINT Operator (Shift Work)

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Mc Lean, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/22/2026

Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking highly skilled Signals Intelligence Operator (SIO) to join our team in support of national security operations. As an SIO, you can utilize your operational or military experience to conduct technical SIGINT collection and support our client's operations. If you are a motivated and skilled individual with a passion for SIGINT operations, please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you!
Responsibilities:

  • Conduct technical SIGINT collection in support of customer operations
  • Use knowledge of SIGINT collection equipment and tools to drive complex worldwide operations
  • Develop actionable intelligence against high-priority targets
  • Work in a 24/7/365 operations environment with a small team
  • Share skills, expertise, and knowledge to support team goals
  • Participate in client-specific and on-the-job training
What We Offer:
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact national security operations
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment
  • Client-specific and on-the-job training
  • Generous compensation and benefits package


Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Education: High school diploma or GED (Bachelor's degree preferred)

  • Experience:

    • Four years’ technical operations experience working with mission partners, with technical competency in SIGINT collection/analysis, ELINT collection/analysis, or Electronic Warfare

    • Military education or experience

  • Clearance: TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

  • Technical Skills:
    Knowledge of PTT, 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, or WiFi technologies
    Proficient with Microsoft Office software
    Familiarity with ground or aviation SIGINT collection operations

  • Soft Skills:
    Ability to work as part of a small team
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    Ability to conduct weekly rotating shift work



Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor's degree

  • Willingness and ability to learn new skills

  • Experience working in an Operations Center



Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $126610 - $215270

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.


About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Salary : $126,610 - $215,270

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