TEMPEST Engineer

$100,000 - $125,000/Yr

Northrop Grumman - Huntsville, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Huntsville, AL

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The TEMPEST Engineer position at Northrop Grumman involves providing engineering support for the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) division, focusing on TEMPEST compliance in systems design and testing. The role requires collaboration with various teams to ensure that systems meet stringent TEMPEST specifications and involves significant contributions to testing and analysis efforts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct TEMPEST testing in accordance with NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92 and CNSSAM TEMPEST 01-02.
• Support the program's TEMPEST Subject Matter Expert (SME) and participate in customer interactions.
• Assist in the development of the TEMPEST Control Plan.
• Develop TEMPEST test plans and test procedures.
• Review TEMPEST testing results.
• Provide consultation on TEMPEST best practices with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or Software discipline from an accredited university; 0 Years with Masters.
• General understanding of TEMPEST specifications such as NSTISSAM TEMPEST 1/92, CNSSAM TEMPEST 1-13, and others.
• Understanding of how to ensure systems meet TEMPEST requirements.
• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to present engineering findings orally and in written reports.
• Experience in a fast-paced work environment and ability to work in a team.
• Active Top-Secret Clearance or ability to obtain.
• Certified TEMPEST Professional Level I (CTP-I).
• Experience conducting instrumented TEMPEST surveys.
• Familiarity with NONSTOP TEMPEST testing.
• Prior experience reviewing TEMPEST Test Plans and Reports.
• Experience testing in a certified TEMPEST Lab.
• Ability to provide design guidance on shielding, filtering, and grounding.
• Ability to use design simulation tools for analysis.
• Experience reviewing and maintaining TEMPEST design guidelines.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts