Principal Signals Analytic Technique Developer

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with 6% company match

Paid time off

11 paid Holidays

Flexible schedules

Discounted stock purchase plans

Technical upskilling

Education and training support

Parental paid leave

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Principal Signals Analytic Technique Developer to advance automation for tradecraft within the Space, Weapons, and Technical Intelligence program. You will work with mission stakeholders and developers to deliver immediate operational impact through rapid prototyping and innovative analytic techniques.

Qualified candidates have a TS/SCI with Polygraph and a Bachelor’s degree plus 11 years of experience (or equivalent).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 11 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance to be considered for this role.
• Experience with digital signal processing, protocols and their analysis, application layers, communication systems, FISINT, ELINT, and/or PROFORMA; familiarity with C, C++, Python.

Responsibilities

• Mission-focused: create automation for tradecraft delivering deep insight into adversary weapons and networks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, developers, and analysts to innovate and automate technical solutions.
• Support rapid prototyping and mission workflows with advanced data analysis and tradecraft.

Skills

C

C++

Python

DSP

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Capabilities

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.

We are seeking a motivated Principal Signals Analytic Technique Developer to join the Space, Weapons, and Technical Intelligence (SWaT) mission. The SWE will collaborate directly with mission stakeholders, developers, and analysts to innovate and automate tradecraft and technical solutions that deliver immediate operational impact to mission workflows.

Qualified candidates are eligible for enhanced incentives including up to a $25K cash sign on bonus or a paid time off bonus.

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.

We look forward to learning more about you.

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Original Posting

September 11, 2026

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.

Pay Range

Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

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.