Signals Analyst

Description

About Leidos

Leidos is a FORTUNE 500 company bringing a mix of innovative technology and sector expertise to customers in the national security, engineering, and health industries. We deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success.

The Leidos Intel Sector combines technology-enabled services and mission capabilities to support Intelligence Community customers as they address evolving national security challenges.

About the Opportunity

Leidos is seeking an experienced Signals Analyst to perform technical analysis of signals in recorded and live environments. You will operate signal collection, processing, and analysis equipment; evaluate new and previously unexploited signal data; diagnose and process payloads; and communicate technical findings through published reports and briefings.

You will also collaborate with analysts throughout the Intelligence Community and maintain awareness of related analysis efforts involving the signals you support.

Why This Role Matters

Understanding complex and previously unexploited signals requires disciplined technical analysis and the ability to turn detailed findings into information that can be shared across the Intelligence Community.

As a Signals Analyst, you will help characterize signal data, analyze payloads, document technical findings, and provide analysis that supports broader mission understanding.

What You'll Do

Signals & Payload Analysis

• Operate signal collection, processing, and analysis equipment.

• Analyze signals from recordings and in live environments.

• Diagnose and process standard and non-standard bit- and packet-level payloads.

• Oversee the development, deployment or collection, documentation, and evaluation of recordings of new or previously unexploited signal data.

Technical Reporting & Collaboration

• Write and publish technical signals and payload analysis reports.

• Prepare complex technical reports documenting analysis results.

• Present technical briefings on analysis findings in accordance with Government direction and customer requirements.

• Collaborate with analysts throughout the Intelligence Community and maintain awareness of related analysis efforts involving supported signals.

Required Qualifications

Clearance

• TS/SCI with Polygraph, at time of Application, to be considered for this position.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience as a Signals Analyst supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.

• Four (4) additional years of Signals Analysis experience on projects of similar scope may be substituted for the bachelor's degree.

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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.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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 an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.