Certified TEMPEST Professional Level I or II (Staff Systems Engineer Level 5)

Northrop Grumman•Melbourne, FL

21d•$152,900 - $229,300•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector is seeking a Certified TEMPEST Professional Level I or II (Staff Systems Engineer Level 5) for its Engineering Products team within Strategy Integration and Operations in Melbourne, Florida. The position is primarily office-based and requires 100% onsite work. The employee will lead work within the Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) team focused on TEMPEST and EMI/EMC design and testing for aeronautical systems and associated ground control systems. The role involves decomposing system-level TEMPEST or EMI/EMC requirements, developing subsystem requirements, supporting design reviews and hardware design compliance, and preparing plans, procedures, reports, and other program documentation. The employee will conduct TEMPEST testing according to applicable standards, support Certified TEMPEST Test Services Program participation, and mentor TEMPEST trainees. The position requires independent work and clear communication with colleagues and customers. The role requires an active Secret clearance or higher, the ability to obtain and maintain SAP clearance, and certification as a Certified TEMPEST Professional Level II or Level I with the ability to achieve Level II. Northrop Grumman offers a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, flexible work arrangements, learning opportunities, varied projects and customers, and a collaborative team environment. Relocation assistance may be available, and travel is 10% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field and 12 years of relevant military or professional experience; or a Master of Science degree in a STEM field and 10 years of relevant experience; or a PhD in a STEM field and 8 years of relevant experience.
Active U.S. Government Secret clearance or higher, with a background investigation completed within the last six years or current enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
Certified TEMPEST Professional Level II, or Level I with the ability to achieve Level II certification.
Experience with design for TEMPEST and EMI/EMC compliance and system-level integration, including bonding, grounding, shielding, filtering, and transient suppression.
Experience working with TEMPEST and EMI/EMC requirements.
Experience with TEMPEST standards, including NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92, CNSSAM TEMPEST 01-02, and related NSA technical memorandums.
Experience with TEMPEST test equipment such as TEMPEST receivers, oscilloscopes, dynamic signal analyzers, and signal generators.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate across programs and shifts.
Prior component-level and system-level TEMPEST experience.
Master’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, or systems engineering.
Expertise in systems engineering principles and processes.
Experience managing or scheduling facilities and equipment.
Experience providing technical oversight and reporting for E3 programs.
Experience with processes for demonstrating compliance with TEMPEST or EMI/EMC requirements for equipment and subsystems.
Experience with equipment-, subsystem-, and system-level EMI/EMC testing, including MIL-STD 461, automotive, or commercial EMI/EMC testing.
Technical ability to develop, document, and maintain tailored TEMPEST or EMI/EMC requirements at equipment, subsystem, and system levels.
Technical ability to perform TEMPEST or EMI/EMC design and analysis at system and hardware levels.
Experience leading TEMPEST or EMI efforts with integrated product teams (IPTs).
Experience testing according to NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92 and CNSSAM TEMPEST 01-02.

Responsibilities

Perform system-level decomposition of TEMPEST or EMI/EMC requirements.
Develop TEMPEST or EMI/EMC design requirements at the subsystem level.
Support the design review process.
Support hardware design engineering to ensure compliance with TEMPEST and EMI/EMC requirements.
Contribute to development of the TEMPEST Control Plan.
Contribute to development of the E3 Integration and Analysis Report (E3IAR), E3 verification procedures, and reports.
Author documentation in support of participation in the Certified TEMPEST Test Services Program (CTTSP).
Author TEMPEST test plans, test procedures, and test reports.
Prepare and perform TEMPEST testing according to NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92 and CNSSAM TEMPEST/01-02.
Work independently and communicate clearly and effectively with employees and customers.
Mentor TEMPEST trainees in support of certification.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements.
9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.
Learning opportunities and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
Friendly, collaborative team environment.
Relocation assistance may be available.
Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
Health insurance coverage.
Life and disability insurance.
Savings plan.
Company-paid holidays.
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.