Signals Analyst

About the Opportunity

Leidos is seeking an experienced Signals Analyst to perform technical analysis of signals in recorded and live environments. You will operate signal collection, processing, and analysis equipment; evaluate new and previously unexploited signal data; diagnose and process payloads; and communicate technical findings through published reports and briefings.

You will also collaborate with analysts throughout the Intelligence Community and maintain awareness of related analysis efforts involving the signals you support.

Why This Role Matters

Understanding complex and previously unexploited signals requires disciplined technical analysis and the ability to turn detailed findings into information that can be shared across the Intelligence Community.

As a Signals Analyst, you will help characterize signal data, analyze payloads, document technical findings, and provide analysis that supports broader mission understanding.

What You'll Do

Signals & Payload Analysis

• Operate signal collection, processing, and analysis equipment.
• Analyze signals from recordings and in live environments.
• Diagnose and process standard and non-standard bit- and packet-level payloads.
• Oversee the development, deployment or collection, documentation, and evaluation of recordings of new or previously unexploited signal data.

Technical Reporting & Collaboration

• Write and publish technical signals and payload analysis reports.
• Prepare complex technical reports documenting analysis results.
• Present technical briefings on analysis findings in accordance with Government direction and customer requirements.
• 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 this position.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience as a Signals Analyst supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) additional years of Signals Analysis experience on projects of similar scope may be substituted for the bachelor's degree.

Additional information

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Original Posting: August 18, 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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

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.