Signals Analyst

Sentar Inc.; Fort Meade (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Sentar is seeking Signals Analysts to join our Ft. Meade team to perform RF signals analysis and model signal behavior. Candidates should be proficient in COMINT, ELINT, FISINT, or PROFORMA, with expertise in more than one area preferred.

Responsibilities include conducting RF signals analysis, target development, FORNSAT analysis, and waveform/bitstream investigations. Clear TS/SCI with polygraph is required, with progression through labor-category levels based on experience and education.

Qualifications

• Experience in signals analysis (COMINT/ELINT/FISINT/PROFORMA) or related engineering disciplines.
• Degree/education aligned with labor category levels and military training programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct RF signals analysis and model signal behavior.
• Analyze FORNSAT and perform waveform/bitstream analysis.
• Develop target families and parameter definitions for signal structures.

Skills

RF signals analysis

Signal characterization

COMINT/ELINT/FISINT/PROFORMA

FORNSAT waveform analysis

Education

Level 1 requirements

Level 2 requirements

Level 3 requirements

Level 4 requirements

Tools

COMINT tools

ELINT tools

PROFORMA tools

Job description

Sentar is proud to be an employee-owned company, fostering a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and innovation. Sentar is dedicated to developing the critical talent that the connected world demands to create solutions to address the convergence of cybersecurity, intelligence, analytics, and systems engineering. We invite you to join the team where you can build, innovate, and secure your career.

Sentar is seeking Signals Analyst's in Ft. Meade.

Role Description:

• We are looking for true Signals Analyst's proficient in RF signals analysis and understanding signal characteristics to determine signal structure, define parameters, and model signal behavior. You will need to be skilled in COMINT, ELINT, FISINT, or PROFORMA, and expertise in more than 1 is preferred. You will conduct RF signals analysis, target development, analyze FORNSAT, and perform waveform and bitstream analysis.

The Signals Analyst shall possess the following capabilities:

• Relevant experience must be in signals analysis (COMINT, ELINT, FISINT, and/or PROFORMA) and/or design and engineering or aerospace, communications, electronic or industrial systems

Requirements:

Clearance: Active TS/SCI with appropriate polygraph

Specific labor category determined by years of experience + educational degrees:

• Level 1
  • 2 years’ applicable experience with bachelor’s degree, OR
  • 4 years’ applicable experience with associate degree, OR
  • 6 years of experience + HS diploma or GED will be considered for those who have completed relevant military degree programs (or equivalent) or who have completed relevant military training (9141 (Navy Tech ELINT Analyst 1N2A (Air Force Tech ELINT Analyst 451/461 (Intermediate Signals Analysis) or 452 (Advanced Signals Analysis); or who have participated in or graduated from a relevant training program such as the Military COMINT Signals Analysis Program (MCSAP) Military ELINT Signals Analysis Program (MESAP) or Military OpELINT Signals Analysis Program (MOSAP).
• Level 2
  • 5 years’ applicable experience with a bachelor’s degree, OR
  • 7 years’ applicable experience with a associate's degree, OR
  • 3 years’ applicable experience with a master’s degree, OR
  • 6 years of experience + HS diploma or GED will be considered for those who have completed relevant military degree programs (or equivalent) or who have completed relevant military training (9141 (Navy Tech ELINT Analyst 1N2A (Air Force Tech ELINT Analyst 451/461 (Intermediate Signals Analysis) or 452 (Advanced Signals Analysis); or who have participated in or graduated from a relevant training program such as the Military COMINT Signals Analysis Program (MCSAP) Military ELINT Signals Analysis Program (MESAP) or Military OpELINT Signals Analysis Program (MOSAP).
• Level 3
  • 4 years’ applicable experience with a PhD, OR
  • 6 years’ applicable experience with a master’s degree, OR
  • 8 years’ applicable experience with a bachelor’s degree, OR
  • 10 years’ applicable experience with an associate's degree, OR
  • 12 years’ applicable experience + HS diploma or GED will be considered for those who have completed relevant military degree programs (or equivalent) or who have completed relevant military training (9141 (Navy Tech ELINT Analyst 1N2A (Air Force Tech ELINT Analyst 451/461 (Intermediate Signals Analysis) or 452 (Advanced Signals Analysis); or who have participated in or graduated from a relevant training program such as the Military COMINT Signals Analysis Program (MCSAP) Military ELINT Signals Analysis Program (MESAP) or Military OpELINT Signals Analysis Program (MOSAP).
• Level 4
  • 7 years’ applicable experience with a PhD, OR
  • 9 years’ applicable experience with a master’s degree, OR
  • 11 years’ applicable experience with a bachelor’s degree, OR
  • 13 years’ applicable experience with an associate degree, OR
  • 15 years’ applicable experience + HS diploma or GED will be considered for those who have completed relevant military degree programs (or equivalent) or who have completed relevant military training (9141 (Navy Tech ELINT Analyst 1N2A (Air Force Tech ELINT Analyst 451/461 (Intermediate Signals Analysis) or 452 (Advanced Signals Analysis); or who have participated in or graduated from a relevant training program such as the Military COMINT Signals Analysis Program (MCSAP) Military ELINT Signals Analysis Program (MESAP) or Military OpELINT Signals Analysis Program (MOSAP).

• Degree must be in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, a Physical Science, or a related technical field. A broader range of degrees will be considered for those who have completed a relevant training program.

Benefits at Sentar:

Our unique ownership model attracts top talent, giving employees the freedom to take initiative and drive meaningful improvements. In addition to cultivating a thriving and inclusive work environment, Sentar offers an extensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families. Employee ownership is the foundation of our culture, promoting participation, teamwork, and accountability while ensuring long-term financial security and a commitment to excellence.

• Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision, with Health Savings or Flexible Spending Plan options
• Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long Term Care insurance options
• Group Term Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability is provided by Sentar to all qualifying employees
• Generous 401(k) match
• Competitive PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service
• Other leave programs; holiday schedule along with bereavement, maternity, jury and military duty
• Mental health awareness programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development reimbursement
• Recognition and Awards programs

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