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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$94K - $145K *

Grow your career with this strategic role leading IT support services for classified systems. You'll manage international field activities, oversee tech support teams, and enhance service delivery wit...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$162K - $243K *

Lead end-to-end systems engineering integration to tackle complex transport challenges across multiple defense programs, advising senior military leaders and unifying mission threads through holistic...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform mission systems by leveraging your DevOps expertise to administer and troubleshoot complex environments, ensuring seamless integration and performance across storage, virtualization, and Kub...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to mission success by managing and troubleshooting complex systems, including NetApp storage and Kubernetes environments. Collaborate on engineering documentation and design solutions while...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team to drive Systems Engineering and Integration for complex GEOINT systems, ensuring effective solutions and technical leadership across multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environm...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $128K *

Unlock potential by integrating identity platforms with robust security measures. Collaborate within agile teams to design and maintain APIs, ensuring seamless data flow across federal systems while a...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of space capabilities by leading systems engineering for ground communications. Drive mission success through technical oversight, collaboration, and innovative s...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate mission success by leading systems engineering for ground communications, ensuring compliance and performance optimization for critical spacecraft operations. Collaborate with multidisciplinar...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming defense capabilities by integrating advanced technology for the Navy and DoD, ensuring system resilience and operational superiority through expert risk management and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Help us empower the Navy and DoD by enhancing Electromagnetic Warfare systems through expert engineering. Collaborate on requirements management, integration, and testing to ensure mission dominance a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Contribute to the design and integration of advanced electronic subsystems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, radiation-tolerant solutions that meet project specifications...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on monitoring mission systems. As part of a 24/7 operation, you will ensure system health and performance, supporting critical issues while collaborating a...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $200K *

Advance national security by leading COMSEC certification for Type-1 cryptographic systems. Collaborate with engineering teams and government authorities to ensure compliance and operational readiness...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$78K - $250K *

Engage in critical systems engineering efforts, analyzing and modernizing authorization services. Collaborate with government representatives to enhance IT infrastructure and ensure effective stakehol...

6 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $235K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of national security, conducting vital technical analysis on nuclear threats. Collaborate with experts to produce assessments that guide government officials, ensur...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $130K *

Drive comprehensive information security initiatives while ensuring compliance, architecture integrity, and risk management. Collaborate with cross-agency teams to enhance network security and conduct...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $145K *

Lead the development of advanced geospatial systems by integrating software, algorithms, and data processing for remote sensing and signal processing applications, ensuring seamless interaction across...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$146K - $219K *

Unlock innovative solutions in systems engineering by leading technical efforts to design, implement, and integrate enterprise systems for federal agencies, while mentoring engineers and shaping strat...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead modernization efforts in high-assurance communications security, overseeing a multidisciplinary team to deliver innovative cryptographic solutions while ensuring compliance with national security...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Empower a dynamic team as you lead the modernization of high-assurance COMSEC solutions. Oversee the technical lifecycle, drive innovation in cryptographic practices, and ensure compliance in mission...

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $252K *

Drive software excellence by managing a diverse engineering team focused on UI, Firmware, and AI/ML solutions, ensuring alignment with stakeholders and delivering quality products across multiple prog...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $160K *

Develop advanced AI agents for security solutions, working closely with customers to tailor implementations, drive project success, and enhance platform capabilities in dynamic environments with full...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Optimize security architecture for a cutting-edge healthcare AI platform. Collaborate on compliance initiatives, implement Azure security solutions, and drive product security to ensure robust protect...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$121K - $188K *

Join a team that's engineering and sustaining classified endpoint infrastructure, ensuring compliance and security across SIPRNet and JWICS. Drive automation, patch management, and incident resolution...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$121K - $188K *

Elevate your career by leading endpoint infrastructure for classified networks. As a key engineer, you'll drive automation, compliance, and innovative solutions in a dynamic environment, supporting mi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.