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As of Jun 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for signals intelligence in the United States is $100,573.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $73,500.00 and $132,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) job involves collecting, analyzing, and interpreting electronic signals to support military, national security, and intelligence operations. Professionals in this field work with intercepted communications, radar emissions, and other electronic data to assess potential threats or provide strategic insights. They often use specialized equipment and software to decode encrypted messages and monitor foreign activities. SIGINT personnel play a critical role in cybersecurity, counterterrorism, and military operations.

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To excel in Signals Intelligence, candidates typically need strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and a background in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field, often with security clearance. Familiarity with signal processing tools, radio frequency (RF) systems, decryption software, and certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or CISSP are commonly required. Problem-solving skills, discretion, and effective communication set top performers apart in this role. Mastery of these competencies is crucial for accurately interpreting sensitive data and supporting critical intelligence operations.

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As a Signals Intelligence professional, your daily responsibilities often include monitoring, collecting, and analyzing electronic signals and communications to identify potential threats or valuable intelligence. You may work closely with sophisticated technical equipment, decode encrypted transmissions, and collaborate with analysts, linguists, and other intelligence specialists. Teamwork is essential, as findings are often shared with broader intelligence or defense teams to inform larger operational objectives. The work environment can range from military settings to government agencies or contractors, and attention to accuracy and confidentiality is always paramount.
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Infographic showing various Signals Intelligence job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, and 31% Part Time. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,573 per year, or $48.4 per hour.

Signals Intelligence Analyst

Air National Guard Recruiting

Goodfellow Air Force Base, TX • On-site

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Signals Intelligence Analyst

As technology becomes more sophisticated, so does the way we have to gather and interpret information. Utilizing sophisticated equipment, Signals Intelligence Analysts extract, analyze and identify foreign activity and communication that come from electromagnetic emissions. These analysts relay their findings by producing combat, strategic and tactical intelligence reports and notify the appropriate commanders of unusual activity or critical situations so we can respond with the necessary speed, force and precision.

What You'll Do

  • Operate electronic equipment and computer systems to exploit signal intelligence
  • Manipulate and extract intelligence data from electromagnetic emissions
  • Use classified reference materials to develop your ability to interpret and analyze signals
  • Update national databases with findings

Training & Education

How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.

  • Basic Military Training 7.5 weeks
  • Technical Training 74 - 84 Days
  • Military Training Location Goodfellow AFB, TX
  • Status Upon Completion Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Intelligence Studies and Technology

Requirements

You must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.

  • You must be 17–42 years of age, a U.S. citizen and obtain a qualifying ASVAB score.
  • High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year.
  • Completion of courses in electronics, physics, algebra, trigonometry, and computers is desirable.
  • Applicants who are non-graduates or non-alternate credential holders must obtain an AFQT Test score of 65 or higher on the ASVAB.
  • Completion of the Electronic Signals Intelligence course
  • No record or history of temporomandibular joint pain or disorder
  • Successful completion of a polygraph test
  • Completion of a current Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)
  • Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
  • Must be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment

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