Senior Signals Intelligence System Analyst

Company:  Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
Location: Arlington
Closing Date: 24/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Description:
Do you love to work signal collections systems development, techniques, and operations?

Are you passionate about signal analysis for extracting intelligence data?

Do you like contributing to ground-breaking innovations for SIGINT and Cyber applications?

 

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.

 

Our team provides creating solutions and systems to the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. We are seeking talented analysts, engineers, and software developers to help us deliver ground-breaking capabilities to our sponsors.  As a member of our team, you'll join a diverse grou of 60+ engineers and analysts who are passionate about applying state-of-the-art engineering to idenfy and tackle complicated problems and are committed to developing and delivering impactful products. We strive to foster a creative, friendlly, collegial environment that values inclusion, camaraderie, and hard work while maintaining a sense of humor. 

 

As a Senior Signals Intelligence Systems Analyst, you will...

Collaborate with development teams to assess the impact that proposed hardware and alortihm changes will have on collection systems operations

Propose user interface updates that enhance the capability of collection systems as a whole

Work with capability development teams to analyze collected data and demonstrate system feasibility and quantify system performance

Support task planning activities by creating workflows for briefing collaborators, executing training, and rolling out capabilities

Work in sponsor facilities to integrate and test software updates

Work alongside system users to observe use cases and explain software features and collection products

Work with APL operations and maintenance leads to maintain awareness of troubleshooting needs or observed anomalies

Qualifications:
You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

Have expertise in Communications and Signals collection systems for the USG or DoD

Possess a Bachelor's degree in mathematics, engineering, computer science, physics or equivalent demonstrated relevant experience

Have experience working with wireless communications protocols and signal modalities

Have 2+ years of experience in RF signal collection

Have experience delivering training for operational hardware or software systems

Have experience working in Linux operating systems and SIGINT collection applications

Are comfortable and effective in communicating with peers about highly technical topics

Hold an active TS/SC+Poly security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You'll exceed our minimum requirements if you...

Are experienced in RF and signals and systems theory and have operational domain knowledge

Possess a MS or PhD in mathematics, engineering, computer science, physics, human factors engineering, or a related field

Have demonstrated ability in a technical position, with experience leading a small simulation, software development, or data analysis task

Have demonstrated knowledge and application of machine learnng or statistcal analysis techniques

Have MATLAB or Python programming experience

Have experience working in the Intelligence Community

Have demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with government sponsors

Possess and active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

 

Why work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

 

At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at .

About Us:
APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact [email protected]. Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

 

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Minimum Rate:
$90,000 Annually

Maximum Rate:
$330,000 Annually

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