Senior Signals Analyst

Leidos; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Signals Analyst to perform advanced technical analysis of signals in recorded and live environments. You will operate signal collection, processing, and analysis equipment, diagnose payloads and interleavers, and communicate findings through reports and briefings.

You will collaborate with analysts across the Intelligence Community and contribute to training materials while applying deep technical expertise in payloads, modulation, and randomization techniques.

Qualifications

• BS degree required.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience interacting with customers, deploying on collection missions, performing technical analysis, and preparing technical analytic reports.
• TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance at time of application required.

Responsibilities

• Operate signal collection, processing, and analysis equipment.
• Analyze signals from recordings and live environments.
• Diagnose and process payloads.
• Diagnose interleavers and LDPC/reed-Solomon/code modulation schemes.
• Diagnose randomization techniques.
• Publish technical signals analysis reports and briefings; develop training materials.

Skills

Signal analysis

Payload analysis

LDPC

Reed-Solomon

Code modulation schemes

Randomization techniques

Technical reporting

Training materials development

Education

Bachelor's degree (BS)

Job description

Description

About Leidos

Leidos is a FORTUNE 500® company bringing a mix of innovative technology and sector expertise to customers in the national security, engineering, and health industries. We deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success.

The Leidos Intel Sector combines technology-enabled services and mission capabilities to support Intelligence Community customers as they address evolving national security challenges.

About the Opportunity

Leidos is seeking a highly experienced Senior Signals Analyst to perform advanced technical analysis of signals in recorded and live environments. You will operate signal collection, processing, and analysis equipment; diagnose signal and payload characteristics; and communicate technical findings through published reports and briefings.

You will collaborate with analysts throughout the Intelligence Community, support collection missions, and apply extensive technical-analysis experience to complex signal-analysis challenges.

Why This Role Matters

Advanced signals analysis requires the ability to identify and characterize complex signal structures and translate detailed technical findings into useful analytic products.

As a Senior Signals Analyst, you will apply deep technical expertise to payloads, interleavers, coding and modulation characteristics, and randomization techniques while helping communicate and transfer that expertise through technical reporting and training materials.

What You'll Do

Advanced Signals & Payload Analysis

• Operate signal collection, processing, and analysis equipment.
• Analyze signals from recordings and in live environments.
• Diagnose and process payloads.
• Diagnose interleavers.
• Diagnose characteristics of LDPC, Reed-Solomon, and code modulation schemes.
• Diagnose randomization techniques.

Technical Reporting, Training & Collaboration

• Write and publish technical signals analysis reports.
• Prepare complex technical reports documenting analysis results.
• Present technical briefings on analysis findings in accordance with Government direction and customer requirements.
• Develop training material based on technical signals-analysis expertise.
• Collaborate with analysts throughout the Intelligence Community and maintain awareness of related analysis efforts involving supported signals.

Required Qualifications

Clearance

• TS/SCI with Polygraph, at time of Application, to be considered for the position.

Experience

• BS degree.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience interacting with customers, deploying on collection missions, performing technical analysis, and preparing technical analytic reports.

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.

About Leidos

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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.