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 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.
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Original Posting:August 18, 2026For 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.
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.
Skills Required
- TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance at the time of application
- Seven years of Signals Analyst experience supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline
- Four additional years of comparable Signals Analysis experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree
Leidos Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Leidos and has not been reviewed or approved by Leidos.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with multiple plan options, low office-visit copays in some plans, and access to mental health and wellness support tools. The availability of HSA/FSA options and employer contributions is positioned as a meaningful part of the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as a strong component of total rewards, highlighted by a 401(k) match and immediate vesting in the standard package. The Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also presented as an additional long-term wealth-building feature.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle supports extend beyond core insurance, including wellness programs, fitness-related stipends, and assistance resources. Work flexibility and related perks are also included as part of the broader rewards experience.
Leidos Insights
What We Do
We Are Leidos For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world. OUR MISSION Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead.
