Junior SIGINT Operator - 24/7 Ops

Nightwing; Sterling (VA); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k plan

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

Nightwing in Sterling, VA seeks a cleared Junior Signals Intelligence Officer (SIO) to conduct technical SIGINT collection and analysis under senior guidance in a 24/7 operations center. The role involves operating collection equipment, triaging signals, and disseminating findings to mission partners.

Candidates must hold TS/SCI with polygraph, have 2+ years of relevant experience, and be prepared for rotating shifts, travel, and ongoing customer training.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph on day one of employment.
• 2+ years of relevant professional experience or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience in SIGINT collection/analysis, ELINT, electronic warfare, or related fields.
• Familiarity with RF and wireless communications (push-to-talk, cellular, Wi-Fi).
• Military SIGINT background or equivalent operational experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate SIGINT collection equipment to conduct technical collection for customer operations.
• Support multi-mode SIGINT and electronic warfare collection on ground or airborne platforms.
• Perform initial triage and processing of signals, flag time-sensitive material.
• Analyze SIGINT data and contribute to reporting and technical assessments.
• Disseminate collection results to mission partners and maintain logs and equipment status.
• Troubleshoot equipment, escalate issues, and learn customer tradecraft.
• Complete customer-specific training and participate in team readiness activities.
• Support domestic and international travel, exercises, or deployments as required.

Skills

SIGINT collection

Electronic warfare

RF technologies

Radio operations

Cybersecurity / IT

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Science / IT / Intelligence Studies

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Ground/air SIGINT collection systems

Job description

Nightwing in Sterling, VA seeks a cleared Junior Signals Intelligence Officer (SIO) to conduct technical SIGINT collection and analysis under senior guidance in a 24/7 operations center. The role involves operating collection equipment, triaging signals, and disseminating findings to mission partners.

Candidates must hold TS/SCI with polygraph, have 2+ years of relevant experience, and be prepared for rotating shifts, travel, and ongoing customer training.