Lead Signals Intelligence Analyst - RF & GEOINT

HawkEye 360; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

HawkEye 360 is seeking a senior signals analyst in Herndon, VA to independently identify unknown RF communication signal parameters using analysis tools and interpret standards documents for signals found in HE360 IQ data.

You will perform QA/QC on HE360 signals products, engage as a primary POC for physics limitations on LEO RF collection, and help shape the product vision and platform requirements with some guidance.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience analyzing communications signals for government or military applications.
• STEM degree preferred; completed advanced courses (451/452/MSAP/SADP) preferred.
• Experience with Docker & Kubernetes (K8s).
• Scripting in Python or Bash; Linux proficiency.
• Experience with Airflow and GIS platforms advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Independently identify unknown communication signal external parameters using signals analysis tools for signals discovered within HE360 IQ data
• Independently interpret specific communication signal standards documentation and conduct open source research to understand details of communications signals for signals discovered within HE360 IQ data
• With limited guidance, conduct analysis of unknown communication signals discovered within HE360 IQ data
• Conduct QA/QC of HE360 communications signals products by exercising common customer work flows, use cases, as well as writing automated test scripts when applicable
• Serve as a POC for understanding common physics limitations/impacts to communications signals when using LEO collection platforms collecting signals in RF spectrum
• With some guidance, inform HE360 communications signals overall product vision and execution to include prioritization of specific communications technologies as well as product design and usability
• With some guidance, inform HE360 collection platform requirements to enable successful HE360 communications signal products
• With some guidance, conduct 3rd party communications signals product evaluations using HE360 IQ data
• Serve as a primary POC for using and demonstrating the value of HE360 communications signals products
• Train other HE360 employees on how to use HE360 communications signals products when applicable
• Work with HE360 SAs to tailor customer specific work flows using HE360 communications signals products
• Independently conduct country-wide explorations for communications signals of interest using HE360 communications signals products
• Generate vignettes for HE360 sales, product, and marketing teams to help showcase the value of HE360 communications signals products

Skills

Signal analysis experience

Python/Bash scripting

Linux familiarity

GIS platforms experience

Airflow knowledge

Education

STEM degree

completed 451, 452, MSAP and/or SADP courses

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes (K8s)

Airflow

GIS platforms

Job description

HawkEye 360 is seeking a senior signals analyst in Herndon, VA to independently identify unknown RF communication signal parameters using analysis tools and interpret standards documents for signals found in HE360 IQ data.

You will perform QA/QC on HE360 signals products, engage as a primary POC for physics limitations on LEO RF collection, and help shape the product vision and platform requirements with some guidance.