Principal Signals Analytic Technique Developer

Leidos LLC; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

11 paid Holidays

401K with company match

Flexible Schedules

Discounted Stock Purchase Plans

Technical Upskilling

Education and Training Support

Parental Paid Leave

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Principal Signals Analytic Technique Developer to advance intelligence tradecraft, automate SIGINT analysis, and deliver mission software for national security. The role emphasizes rapid prototyping, collaboration, and cutting-edge data sources to answer intelligence questions.

Qualified candidates will have a TS/SCI with Poly, a Bachelor's degree with 11+ years of experience, and strong skills in C/C++, Python and DSP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 11 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.

Responsibilities

• Mission Focus: Part of the TechSIGINT revitalization, creating automation for tradecraft that provides deep insight into adversary weapons systems and networks.
• Technical Proficiency: Background in digital signal processing, protocols and their analysis, application layers, communication systems, FISINT, ELINT, and/or PROFORMA; familiarity with C, C++, Python.
• Desirable Skills: Capabilities.

Skills

Digital signal processing

Protocols & analysis

C/C++

Python

FISINT/ELINT

PROFORMA

Communication systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

C

C++

Python

Job description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Principal Signals Analytic Technique Developer in our Intel Sector. Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security! Job Summary: Our program provides our customer's Operations organization with the best possible solutions for their mission needs. We achieve this through rapid prototyping, new development, and advanced technology research. From leading-edge visualizations to analytic development, we're always pushing the boundaries to find new and better data sources and tradecraft to answer intelligence questions. With a focus on collaboration and a fast-paced environment, our prototype development program is the ideal place to grow your skills and make a real impact.

Job Responsibilities/Qualifications

• Mission Focus: Part of the TechSIGINT revitalization, creating automation for tradecraft that provides deep insight into adversary weapons systems and networks.
• Technical Proficiency: Background in digital signal processing, protocols and their analysis, application layers, communication systems, FISINT, ELINT, and/or PROFORMA; familiarity with C, C++, Python.
• Qualifications: Bachelor's degree plus 11 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required to be considered for this role.
• Desirable Skills: experience with Capabilities.

Pay Range

Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

Commitment and Diversity

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.

Original Posting

September 11, 2026

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 11 paid Holidays
• 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting
• Flexible Schedules
• Discounted Stock Purchase Plans
• Technical Upskilling
• Education and Training Support
• Parental Paid Leave
• and much more

Employment Benefits

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

Contact

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.