Telecom Exploitation Analyst – Cellular Communications Focus

Tecore, Inc.; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tecore, Inc. invites a skilled Telecommunications Exploitation Analyst to join our mission-focused team in Montgomery, AL. You will analyze cellular networks, RF signals, and mobile protocols to support intelligence operations and field deployments.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in a related field or 4+ years of military intelligence experience, plus 4+ years in SIGINT/RF. You will travel up to 50% and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure mission success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years military intelligence experience focused on cellular communications.
• Minimum 4 years in signal intelligence, RF analysis, or cellular systems.
• Solid understanding of GSM, LTE and 5G mobile architectures and protocols.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check.

Responsibilities

• Analyze cellular networks, RF signals, and mobile protocols for intelligence exploitation.
• Monitor data from GSM, CDMA, UMTS, LTE and 5G cellular systems.
• Prepare detailed intelligence reports and operational briefings.
• Support deployment and troubleshooting of cellular monitoring systems in the field.
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams and external stakeholders for mission success.
• Travel to sites up to 50% for setup and support.
• Maintain strict adherence to OPS and data handling policies.

Skills

Mobile networks

RF analysis

Signal intelligence

GSM/LTE/5G knowledge

Analytical skills

Background check

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

4+ years of military intelligence experience

Tools

Tektronix instruments

Keysight instruments

L3Harris Direction Finding

USRP Ettus

GNURadio

Wireshark LTE/5G decoders

srsRAN/OpenAirInterface

IMSI Catchers / StingRay style hardware

Job description

As a Telecom Exploitation Analyst , you will leverage advanced cellular technologies and intelligence techniques to support critical mobile network operations. This role combines deep technical analysis with real-world operational impact and is well suited for candidates with military intelligence experience or telecom-focused education who want to make a difference in a mission-driven environment. Candidates must be located in or willing to relocate to Montgomery, AL to support operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze cellular networks, RF signals, and mobile communication protocols for intelligence exploitation
• Monitor and interpret data from cellular systems including GSM, CDMA, UMTS, LTE, and 5G
• Prepare detailed intelligence reports and operational briefings based on technical findings
• Support integration, deployment, and troubleshooting of cellular monitoring systems in the field
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams and external stakeholders to ensure mission success
• Travel to various sites (up to 50%) for system setup, troubleshooting, and operational support
• Maintain strict adherence to operational security protocols and data handling policies

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field OR 4+ years of military intelligence experience with a strong focus on cellular communications
• Minimum of 4 years relevant experience in signal intelligence, RF analysis, or cellular systems
• Solid understanding of mobile network architectures and protocols (GSM, LTE, 5G, etc.)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with SIGINT collection platforms or tools
• Familiarity with mobile device forensics or lawful intercept technologies
• Experience working on government or defense-related projects
• Knowledge of spectrum analysis tools and RF propagation

Preferred Technical Experience

Candidates with experience using or supporting the following tools and platforms will stand out:

Signal Analysis & RF Tools

• Tektronix and Keysight signal generators or analyzers
• Direction Finding (DF) systems such as L3Harris or D-Find
• USRP (Ettus), BladeRF, HackRF, AirSpy, LimeSDR
• GNU Radio for custom signal processing
• Wireshark (with LTE/5G decoders)
• srsRAN (srsLTE), OpenAirInterface
• IMSI Catchers, Cell Site Simulators (StingRay, Hailstorm, KingFish, Wolfhound)
• Passive capture systems for live network monitoring

Field Mapping and Signal Survey

• G-NetTrack, CellMapper, or similar tools for signal analysis
• RF propagation modeling software (e.g., Pathloss, ATDI CIC)

Experience with any government off-the-shelf (GOTS) or proprietary cellular intelligence tools is a plus.

Position Location: Alabama

Tecore Networks is an equal opportunity employer. Tecore Networks does not discriminate in employment, promotion or compensation based on any basis protected by statue including race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap or veteran status.