SIGINT Systems Engineer Jobs

Explore vetted SIGINT Systems Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including roles focused on designing, integrating, and supporting systems that collect, process, and analyze signals intelligence (SIGINT). These positions connect engineering expertise with mission needs across defense, intelligence, and national security organizations. Many roles listed on Ladders offer salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does a SIGINT Systems Engineer Do?

SIGINT Systems Engineers help translate operational requirements into reliable technical solutions. Depending on the position, work may include defining system architectures, integrating hardware and software, evaluating system performance, supporting testing and deployment, and coordinating with analysts, program teams, and customers. Engineers may also contribute to requirements development, interface design, documentation, and lifecycle support.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience in systems engineering, requirements analysis, systems integration, testing, and technical documentation. Relevant knowledge may include RF systems, antennas, digital signal processing, communications, networking, software-defined systems, data processing, or secure system design. Specific requirements vary by employer and mission. Some positions require a degree in engineering or a related technical field, and many require an active security clearance or eligibility to obtain one.

Where SIGINT Systems Engineers Work

These professionals may work for defense contractors, government agencies, research organizations, or technology companies supporting intelligence programs. Roles can involve collaboration across engineering disciplines and may support systems throughout the development lifecycle, from early requirements and prototyping through integration, operations, and sustainment.

Find SIGINT Systems Engineer Opportunities

Browse SIGINT Systems Engineer job listings on Ladders to compare responsibilities, qualifications, locations, and compensation. Review each posting carefully for clearance, education, technical experience, and work-location requirements, then target opportunities that align with your background and career goals.

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$95K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead the commissioning and testing of advanced protective relaying systems, ensuring reliability across generation, transmission, and distribution substations while mentoring junior technicians and co...

Tyler, TXRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead mission-critical projects by commissioning and troubleshooting advanced protective relaying systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliability across generation, transmission, and distribution...

Midland, TXRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

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Port Arthur, TXRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

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Evansville, INRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in commissioning and testing advanced protective relaying systems. Lead projects in complex environments, ensuring reliability and safety while mentoring junior t...

Corpus Christi, TXRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the commissioning and testing of advanced protective relaying systems, ensuring reliability across generation, transmission, and distribution substations while mentoring ju...

Provo, UTRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Champion reliability in complex environments by leading the commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of advanced protective relaying systems across generation, transmission, and distribution substa...

Terre Haute, INRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

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State College, PARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

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Altoona, PARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $180K *

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Tampa, FLRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $215K *

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Silver Spring, MDRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a SIGINT Systems Engineer?question toggle

    A SIGINT Systems Engineer designs, integrates, tests, or supports systems used to collect, process, and analyze signals intelligence. The role typically combines systems engineering practices with knowledge of communications or related technical domains.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for SIGINT Systems Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for systems engineering experience, a relevant technical degree or equivalent experience, and skills in requirements analysis, integration, testing, and technical documentation. Some roles require an active security clearance or eligibility to obtain one.

  • How much do SIGINT Systems Engineers earn?question toggle

    Compensation depends on factors such as experience, location, employer, clearance requirements, and the scope of the role. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for current salary details.

  • What technical skills are useful in SIGINT Systems Engineering?question toggle

    Useful areas may include RF systems, digital signal processing, communications, networking, system architecture, software and hardware integration, testing, and secure system design. The specific skills needed depend on the program and job description.

  • Where can I find SIGINT Systems Engineer jobs?question toggle

    You can explore SIGINT Systems Engineer opportunities on Ladders, where listings can be reviewed for responsibilities, qualifications, compensation, location, and any clearance requirements.