Principal, EMP/TEMPEST Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•Richardson, TX

2d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Effects Engineering team at Collins Aerospace is seeking an experienced EMP–TEMPEST Electrical Engineer with a current CTP-II certification or someone actively pursuing CTP-II certification to join our Richardson, TX facility. This position will support programs within the Richardson IS portfolio as well as other Collins Aerospace SBUs, including but not limited to Mission Systems and Avionics Systems. The engineer will be responsible for providing design-support activities related to EMP and TEMPEST disciplines for products and subsystems of moderate to high complexity, as well as supporting programs during bid phases, requirements allocation, and system design and development.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship only (dual citizenship not permitted) is required, as access to information under this program/contract is restricted to individuals with sole U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain a US DoD Top Secret Security Clearance (Selected Candidate will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements)
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
Active TEMPEST testing experience within the last 2 years and experience submitting TEMPEST reports for approval
Valid CTP-II certification, with at least 1 year of remaining validity from the date of application
Minimum of 8 years EMI/EMC experience with MIL-STD-461 D/E/F/G (or DO-160) plus 2 years TEMPEST testing experience
Experience developing EMI qualification test procedures and reports and supporting EMI qualification testing in a laboratory
Willingness to be on call for security-related matters and assume custodial responsibilities for the lab, as needed
Expert user of oscilloscopes, signal generators, and other TEMPEST test equipment

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and understanding of MIL-STD-461 and/or DO-160 is a plus, but not required
Knowledge and understanding of the EMI/EMC discipline is desired, but not required
Minimum 10 years experience with MIL-STD-188-125-1/2 standards
Minimum 5–7 years experience with MIL-STD-2169 standard
Minimum 3 years experience with MIL-STD-3023 standard
Experience with NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92
Experience with CNSSAM TEMPEST/01-02
Experience testing communication, display, and advanced computer systems for EMP and TEMPEST compliance
Ability to conduct hands-on troubleshooting using engineering lab equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, etc.)
Knowledge of digital signal processing
Excellent communication skills, including writing technical documentation and presenting to customers and mid-level managers
Self-directed and capable of meeting cost, schedule, and performance objectives with minimal oversight
Active TEMPEST testing experience within the last 2 years with TEMPEST report submissions
Valid CTP-II certification with at least 1 year remaining validity
Responsiveness to customer needs and ability to work with multiple customers daily
Detail-oriented and a strong team player

Responsibilities

Travel for EMP or TEMPEST testing, business meetings, and customer engagements will be required.
Serve assigned projects as the focal point for EMP and TEMPEST activities, including: Contribute to engineering program pursuits and bid estimates
Support the acquisition process by developing EMP-compliant designs to achieve compliance with existing and emerging EMP tests associated with MIL-STD-188-125-1, MIL-STD-188-125-2, MIL-STD-2169, MIL-STD-3023, and MIL-STD-464
Perform requirements capture activities (review, parse, and translate TEMPEST, EMP, EMC/EMI, and power input requirements)
Support documentation needs for each assigned project, including: Preparation and review of TEMPEST control plans, test procedures, and test reports (if already a CTP)
Preparation and review of EMP environments for Nuclear Survivability Design Analysis Reports, test procedures/test reports
Contribute to development of Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) Integration and Analysis Reports (E3IAR)
Generate repeatable test procedures and physical test setups using appropriate test equipment and data-recording methods based on applicable military and commercial standards
Develop and review TEMPEST test reports
Provide support to programs during the design and development phases
Coordinate and schedule in-house and external test activities
Validate laboratory test setups and methods to ensure compliance with test procedures and applicable standards
Interface with project engineers, as necessary, to support program activities
Operate and learn the system under test and gain proficiency with systems being evaluated
Conduct and lead day-to-day EMP and TEMPEST testing activities, working independently across multiple projects and tasks
Generate and review EMP and TEMPEST test data
Apply electromagnetic principles to perform EMP and TEMPEST analysis and/or testing to verify radiated and conducted electromagnetic compliance of aircraft or other systems/subsystems
Apply electromagnetic principles to document and solve complex problems
Assist project engineers in gathering, setting up, and collecting data for ad-hoc evaluations outside formal testing events
Provide mentoring to junior EMP and TEMPEST engineers

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
May be eligible for relocation