Junior Signals Intelligence Officer (SIO)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Nightwing seeks a cleared Junior Signals Intelligence Officer in Northern Virginia. The role conducts technical SIGINT collection, operates in a 24/7 center under senior SIOs, and supports analysis and reporting for mission partners.

The ideal candidate has hands-on SIGINT or EW experience, understands RF/wireless tech, and can work rotating shifts with travel as required. Training is provided to learn customer equipment and tradecraft.

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, or targeting, ELINT, EW, cryptologic linguistics, or related fields.
• Familiarity with RF and wireless communications such as push-to-talk, cellular, and Wi‑Fi.
• Ability to work rotating shifts in a 24/7 operations center and communicate technical information clearly.

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 and flag time-sensitive material.
• Analyze SIGINT data and contribute to reporting and assessments.
• Disseminate collection results to mission partners and maintain logs and equipment status.
• Troubleshoot equipment and escalate issues as required.
• Learn customer tradecraft and participate in team readiness activities.
• Support domestic and international travel, exercises, or deployments as needed.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Polygraph

SIGINT experience

RF/wireless knowledge

Technical reporting

Teamwork under pressure

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Bachelor's degree in computer science

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SIGINT collection equipment

Multi-mode collection systems

Job description

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Nightwing is seeking a cleared Junior Signals Intelligence Officer (SIO) in the Northern Virginia area. This position requires work in a secure, mission-focused operations environment. Rotating shift work may include nights, weekends, holidays, and surge support based on mission requirements.

This position may require travel as determined by the Customer.

Position Summary:

The Junior Signals Intelligence Officer conducts technical SIGINT collection in support of customer operations against high-priority national security threats. Working under the direction of senior SIOs in a multi-disciplinary 24/7 operations center, this role operates collection equipment, performs initial triage of collected signals, and contributes to analysis and reporting that supports analysts, targeting officers, and mission partners.

The successful candidate will bring hands-on experience in a SIGINT, electronic warfare, or related technical discipline, a working understanding of RF and wireless communications, and the ability to perform reliably under pressure. This role requires the ability to follow established collection procedures, recognize when technical or operational issues require escalation, and learn customer equipment and tradecraft quickly. Customer-specific training is required and provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate SIGINT collection equipment under the direction of senior SIOs to conduct technical collection in support of customer operations.
• Support the execution and monitoring of multi-mode SIGINT and electronic warfare collection operations on ground or airborne platforms.
• Perform initial triage and processing of collected signals and flag time-sensitive material for senior review and exploitation.
• Conduct analysis of SIGINT data and contribute to reporting and technical assessments.
• Assist in disseminating collection results to mission partners as directed.
• Maintain collection logs, equipment status records, and shift turnover materials.
• Identify equipment and collection problems, perform first-level troubleshooting, and elevate as required.
• Handle, secure, and manipulate collected data in accordance with customer policy.
• Build working knowledge of collection platforms, mission tools, RF technologies, national intelligence priorities, and customer tradecraft.
• Complete customer‑specific training and qualification requirements and participate in team readiness activities.
• Support domestic and international travel, exercises, or short‑duration deployments as required.
• Perform other technical or operational support duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph on day one of employment, and eligibility for clearance crossover.
• 2+ years of relevant professional experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, military, or operational experience.
• Hands‑on experience in at least one of the following: SIGINT collection, analysis, or targeting; ELINT collection or analysis; electronic warfare; cryptologic linguistics; radio operations; cybersecurity; network engineering or security; or information technology.
• Basic knowledge of SIGINT collection equipment and ground or airborne collection operations.
• Familiarity with RF and wireless communications technologies such as push‑to‑talk radio, cellular, and Wi‑Fi.
• Military SIGINT background or equivalent operational experience.
• Ability to work rotating shifts in a 24/7 operations center, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly, both in writing and verbally, and to work effectively as part of a small team under stress.
• High school diploma or GED.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, information technology, intelligence studies, or a related field.
• Prior experience in an operations center or watch‑floor environment.
• Experience with ground or airborne SIGINT collection operations.
• Experience operating multi‑mode collection systems.
• Familiarity with collection management processes and national intelligence priorities.
• Current amateur radio license.
• Experience supporting domestic or international deployments, exercises, or field‑based collection operations.
• Valid driver’s license and REAL ID, if required for site access or mission travel.

Applicable Military Occupational Codes:

• Marine Corps: 2600, 2611, 2621, 2629, 2631, 2651
• Army: 35N, 35P, 35S
• Navy: CTI, CTN, CTR, CTT
• Air Force: 1N1, 1N2, 1N3

Work Environment:

This role operates in a mission‑critical 24/7 environment requiring rotating shift work, technical precision, sound judgment, and the ability to perform under pressure. Customer‑specific and on‑the‑job training is provided. Candidates may support nights, weekends, holidays, surge operations, domestic travel, international travel, exercises, or short‑duration deployments depending on mission requirements.

Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($77,000–$163,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.

Nightwingoffers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.