35S Signals Collector/Analyst

About the role

Accurate intel is the cornerstone of mission success, and it’s up to the Signals Collector/Analyst to locate, identify, collect, and exploit enemy communications to extract this information. Using intercept devices, these Soldiers will identify hostile signals and report their findings to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Search the radio frequency spectrum to collect, identify, and record target communications and selected electro-optic or foreign instrumentation signals
• Install and operate electronic intelligence collection systems
• Acquire, analyze, and record targeted communications
• Analyze communications using a real-time spectrum analyzer
• Use oscilloscopes to find waveforms in communication
• Operate signal intelligence equipment and prepare logs/reports
• Perform basic signal analysis to determine signal parameters

Helpful Skills

• Interest in working with radio equipment
• Finding clues that help answer questions
• Ability to remain alert doing repetitive tasks

Training & advancement

Job training consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 15 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) and on-the-job instruction, including practice in interpretation.

Civilian career opportunities

Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career with government agencies like the National Security Agency, the FBI, and the CIA.