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SIGINT Systems Architect

Chantilly, VA · On-site +1

$160K - $200K/yr

... contractor team environment * Excellent oral and written communication skills, including experience developing executive level briefings, white papers, and correspondence * Excellent organizational ...

Cymertek

SIGINT Systems Developer

Aurora, CO · On-site

SIGINT Systems Developer LOCATION Aurora, CO 80014 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this ... We are a growing small business and a trusted federal contractor offering full scope consulting ...

Cymertek

SIGINT Systems Developer

Honolulu, HI · On-site

SIGINT Systems Developer LOCATION Honolulu, HI 96815 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this ... We are a growing small business and a trusted federal contractor offering full scope consulting ...

Cymertek

SIGINT Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

SIGINT Systems Engineer LOCATION Chantilly, VA 20151 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this ... We are a growing small business and a trusted federal contractor offering full scope consulting ...

Cymertek

SIGINT Systems Engineer

Aurora, CO · On-site

SIGINT Systems Engineer LOCATION Aurora, CO 80014 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this ... We are a growing small business and a trusted federal contractor offering full scope consulting ...

Cymertek

SIGINT Systems Engineer

Honolulu, HI · On-site

SIGINT Systems Engineer LOCATION Honolulu, HI 96815 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this ... We are a growing small business and a trusted federal contractor offering full scope consulting ...

Pae

SIGINT Analyst - Mid-level

Omaha, NE

... contractor personnel. * Design and implement analytic methodologies, tradecraft, and production ... Expert understanding of SIGINT principles, processes, and analytic tradecraft * Direct experience ...

Cymertek

SIGINT Systems Engineer

San Antonio, TX · On-site

SIGINT Systems Engineer LOCATION San Antonio, TX 78208 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this ... We are a growing small business and a trusted federal contractor offering full scope consulting ...

Amentum

SIGINT Analyst - Mid-level

Omaha, NE · On-site

... contractor personnel. * Design and implement analytic methodologies, tradecraft, and production ... Expert understanding of SIGINT principles, processes, and analytic tradecraft * Direct experience ...

Cymertek

SIGINT Systems Engineer

Tysons, VA · On-site

SIGINT Systems Engineer LOCATION Tysons, VA 22182 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this ... We are a growing small business and a trusted federal contractor offering full scope consulting ...

Cymertek

SIGINT Systems Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

SIGINT Systems Engineer LOCATION Reston, VA 20190 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this ... We are a growing small business and a trusted federal contractor offering full scope consulting ...

SAIC

SIGINT Systems Architect

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

... contractor team environment * Excellent oral and written communication skills, including experience developing executive level briefings, white papers, and correspondence * Excellent organizational ...

SAIC

SIGINT Systems Architect

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

... contractor team environment * Excellent oral and written communication skills, including experience developing executive level briefings, white papers, and correspondence * Excellent organizational ...

Cymertek

SIGINT Software Developer

Honolulu, HI · On-site

SIGINT Software Developer LOCATION Honolulu, HI 96815 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this ... We are a growing small business and a trusted federal contractor offering full scope consulting ...

Cymertek

SIGINT Software Developer

Aurora, CO · On-site

SIGINT Software Developer LOCATION Aurora, CO 80014 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this ... We are a growing small business and a trusted federal contractor offering full scope consulting ...

Cymertek

SIGINT Software Developer

Tysons, VA · On-site

SIGINT Software Developer LOCATION Tysons, VA 22182 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this ... We are a growing small business and a trusted federal contractor offering full scope consulting ...

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A SIGINT (Signals Intelligence) Contractor is a professional who supports government or military operations by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting electronic signals for intelligence purposes. They often work with classified information, utilizing advanced technologies to monitor communications, radar, or other signal sources. These contractors may be employed by defense companies or work independently under government contracts. Strong technical skills, security clearances, and knowledge of intelligence protocols are typically required for the role.

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Sigint Contractors often encounter challenges such as working with rapidly evolving technologies, handling large volumes of complex data, and operating under strict security protocols. You may need to adapt quickly to new types of communication signals or cryptographic methods as adversaries change their tactics. Additionally, working in secure environments sometimes means limited communication with those outside your cleared team. Despite these challenges, many find the work rewarding due to its direct impact on national security and the opportunity to develop highly specialized technical skills.

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SIGINT Systems Architect

SIGINT Systems Architect

SAIC

Chantilly, VA • On-site, Remote

$160K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago

SAIC rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 79 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

68th of 210 rated it services

Job description

Job ID: 2613982

Location: Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-06-24

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE


Description

The SIGINT Systems Architect is a member of a high performing team supporting the customer Chief Architect by providing expert advice and performing activities and tasks necessary to define and implement an innovative future SIGINT space architecture in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The SIGINT Systems Architect supports the development of overhead SIGINT architectures and integration of new capabilities, including requirements definition, analysis and systems engineering to meet compelling national security needs.

Responsibilities Include: 

  • Develop Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and architecture requirements, initial requirements flow-down, initial validation and verification approaches, trade studies, and analysis of enterprise-level and segment-specific portions of the end-to-end system
  • Perform early architecture level acquisition activities, including evaluating system level trades against enterprise level budgets, acquisition milestones, design reviews, technology assessment, and technology development
  • Assist with enterprise architecting, including the development of new concepts, analysis of trades, and engagement across the customer enterprise to manage dependencies and synchronize development activities
  • Lead and conduct cost-performance trade studies to identify and assess satellite constellation architectural options. Liaise with mission analysis and acquisition teams to ensure completeness 
  • Support annual budget formulation, including developing contingent responses to potential increases and decreases in funding
  • Assist coordination with stakeholders and oversight on performance capabilities and acquisition deliverables 
  • Develop and coordinate strategic, executive communications, and decision briefings in support of customer priorities, acquisitions, and missions

  • Support evaluation of developer proposals

  • Support customer design reviews, providing technical insight to evaluate developer design effectiveness and maturity

  • Support the customer Chief Engineer and Chief of Outreach as required

Qualifications

Required Education: 

  • Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience

Required Qualifications, including education, skills, years of experience and clearance: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM (science, technical, engineering, math) with at least 16 years of relevant experience

  • Understanding of DOD/IC satellite systems and architectures

  • Understanding of overhead SIGINT collection missions

  • Experience in DOD/IC acquisition and program management processes

  • Experience formulating DOD/IC budget proposals and justifications

  • Ability to work collaboratively with personnel from multiple functions and at all levels of the customer organization to deliver results; strong networking, interpersonal, customer service skills, team building and problem-solving skills with an ability to be effective in a government/contractor team environment

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including experience developing executive level briefings, white papers, and correspondence

  • Excellent organizational skills, ability to plan, track and maintain due dates for multiple taskers and products 

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Demonstrated sustained superior performance

  • Available to travel domestically

Desired Attributes: 

  • Advanced degree in STEM (science, technical, engineering, math) 
  • Prior SIGINT mission and/or acquisition experience

  • Previous experience developing national security space architectures

Clearance Requirements: 

  • TS/SCI with CI polygraph

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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