Military Signals Intelligence Specialists
Military Career
General Information
Description
Signals intelligence specialists oversee the collection and exploitation of electromagnetic signals, including communication and non-communication signals. They operate sophisticated equipment to gather, sort, and scan intercepted foreign communications and non-communications. They identify and process the intercepted signals and perform analysis to establish target identification and operational patterns. Using this information, they produce combat, strategic, and tactical intelligence reports.
Work Environment
Signals intelligence specialists work in offices on land and aboard ships, and in tents when in the field.
Comparable Industries
- Information Technology
Military Outlook
Service Branches
Jobs in this career field may be available in other service branches. Call or email a particular branch for more info.
Army
Marine Corps
Navy
Air Force
Coast Guard
Space ForceMilitary Status
- Enlisted
- Hands-on/specialized
- High school diploma required
Military Workforce
Signals Intelligence Specialists in the Military
30,489
Salary
Salary Information
Median Military Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$68,692
Military Salary Range Salary varies based on years of service, degree level, special pays, family status and location. Learn more about Military benefits.
$24,004 - $294,189
What makes up a Military salary?
Military salaries include a lot more than just base pay.
They also offer:
- Housing allowances
- Subsistence allowances
- Special and incentive pays
- Cost-of-living allowances
- Hazardous-duty pay
- Bonuses
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Education
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
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Post-secondary certificate 23%
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Bachelor's degree 19%
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Some college 14%
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Associate's degree 14%
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Post baccalaureate 14%
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High school 4%
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Master's degree 4%
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First professional degree 4%
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Doctoral degree 0%
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Less than high school 0%
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Post-doctoral training 0%
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Post-master's certificate 0%
Military training
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Signals intelligence specialists in the Military will gain skills through classroom study and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training content may include: Planning imagery and geospatial data from satellite and airborne systemsPreparing intelligence reports, maps, and chartsAnalyzing aerial, satellite, and radar imageryUsing computer systemsForeign language trainingTarget identification and operational patternsAnalyzing communications information using technical references
Read MoreKnowledge
- Telecommunications
- Computers and Electronics
- Customer and Personal Service
- Engineering and Technology
- Mathematics
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