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Airborne Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Subject Matter/Technical Expert

Lexington Park, MD💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-28 → 2026-09-26

Core

Principal Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Low-Band SIGINT, responsible for the development, integration, and testing of ISR&T platforms and ground infrastructure systems supporting airborne surveillance, search, detection, localization, classification, attack, and communications for the U.S. Navy.

Role type

Senior IC SIGINT Subject Matter Expert (Low-Band)

Builds

ISR&T platforms, classified network/systems, and ground support stations for manned and unmanned U.S. Navy programs.

Domain

Defense / Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) / Radio Frequency (RF) / Avionics

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure

Required skills

Low-Band SIGINT operations, Signal Descriptor Files (SDFs), Navy tactical ISR systems, RF analysis, TCPED (Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation, Dissemination), system architecture development, technical reporting, mentorship

Preferred skills

Airborne ISR&T platform operation (EP-3E, MQ-4C, P-8A), Weapons and Tactics Instructor (Information Warfare/SIGINT), Microsoft Project, NSA Warfighter Integration Program (WIP) familiarity

Technologies

MCS-21 systems, Signal Descriptor Files (SDFs), IP networks, avionics/structural integration

Responsibilities

Lead SIGINT strategy and program management; Engage with National and Military Intelligence Community agencies; Provide engineering services for rapid technology transfers; Support system development, testing, and Factory Acceptance Testing; Partner on full-scope research, design, development, and logistics; Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and analysts; Develop executive briefings and technical reports.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership

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