Senior Signals Analytic Technique Developer

Leidos LLC; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $25K

Paid time off bonus

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Senior Signals Analytic Technique Developer for the Intel Sector at Fort Meade, MD. The role focuses on automation for tradecraft, deep insight into adversary weapons systems and networks, and rapid prototyping in SIGINT environments.

Required TS/SCI with Polygraph; strong background in DSP, protocols analysis, and C/C++/Python. Competitive incentives include a $25K sign-on or PTO bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required to be considered for this role.
• Experience with Capabilities.

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.

Skills

Digital signal processing

Protocols analysis

Communication systems

C/C++

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree + 8 years

Tools

C

C++

Python

Job description

Introduction

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Senior 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 8 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.

Incentives

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

Company Profile

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Company Culture

If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

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 here.

Pay Range

Pay Range: Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00 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.

Original Posting

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.

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.

Securing Your Data

Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to [e-mail].