Signals Analyst

Sentar•Fort Meade, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Sentar is seeking Signals Analysts in Wahiawa, Hawaii. The role focuses on RF signals analysis and understanding signal characteristics to determine signal structure, define parameters, and model signal behavior. Analysts will work in one or more of COMINT, ELINT, FISINT, or PROFORMA, with expertise in more than one area preferred. The position also involves target development, FORNSAT analysis, and waveform and bitstream analysis. Relevant experience must be in signals analysis and/or design and engineering related to aerospace, communications, electronic, or industrial systems. The required labor category (Levels 1–4) is determined by applicable experience and educational background. A degree, when required, must be in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, a Physical Science, or a related technical field; broader degree fields may be considered for applicants who completed a relevant training program.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance with appropriate polygraph.
Relevant experience in signals analysis (COMINT, ELINT, FISINT, and/or PROFORMA) and/or design and engineering related to aerospace, communications, electronic, or industrial systems.
Meet the applicable experience and education requirements for one of the four labor-category levels. Level 1: 2 years of applicable experience with a bachelor’s degree, 4 years with an associate degree, or 6 years with a high school diploma/GED plus qualifying military education, training, or program participation.
Level 2: 5 years of applicable experience with a bachelor’s degree, 7 years with an associate degree, 3 years with a master’s degree, or 6 years with a high school diploma/GED plus qualifying military education, training, or program participation.
Level 3: 4 years of applicable experience with a Ph.D., 6 years with a master’s degree, 8 years with a bachelor’s degree, 10 years with an associate degree, or 12 years with a high school diploma/GED plus qualifying military education, training, or program participation.
Level 4: 7 years of applicable experience with a Ph.D., 9 years with a master’s degree, 11 years with a bachelor’s degree, 13 years with an associate degree, or 15 years with a high school diploma/GED plus qualifying military education, training, or program participation.
For the high-school/GED pathways, qualifying backgrounds include relevant military degree programs or equivalent, relevant military training (including Navy Tech ELINT Analyst 9141, Air Force Tech ELINT Analyst 1N2A, 451/461 Intermediate Signals Analysis, or 452 Advanced Signals Analysis), or participation in or graduation from MCSAP, MESAP, or MOSAP.
For degree pathways, the degree must be in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, a Physical Science, or a related technical field, except that broader degree fields may be considered for those who completed relevant training.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in more than one of COMINT, ELINT, FISINT, or PROFORMA.

Responsibilities

Conduct RF signals analysis.
Determine signal structure, define parameters, and model signal behavior based on signal characteristics.
Perform target development.
Analyze FORNSAT.
Perform waveform and bitstream analysis.

Benefits

Voluntary medical, dental, and vision insurance, with health savings or flexible spending plan options.
Voluntary life, critical illness, accident, and long-term care insurance options.
Group term life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage for qualifying employees.
401(k) match.
Competitive PTO plan that increases with years of service.
Other leave programs, including a holiday schedule, bereavement, maternity, jury, and military duty leave.
Mental health awareness programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Professional development reimbursement.
Recognition and awards programs.
Employee ownership.