TEMPEST EMR Survivability Engineer

Space Dynamics Laboratory•North Logan, UT

1d•$150,000 - $205,000•Onsite

About The Position

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a senior-level Electrical Engineer specializing in Nuclear Hardness & Survivability (NH&S) of Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) to directly support ICBM Sentinel System Program Office (SPO) development with our C4ISR Systems Division. The selected candidate must be an expert in Electro-Magnetic Radiation (EMR) and have the ability to ensure that Sentinel requirements are met in the areas of Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI), Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC), Electro-Static Discharge (ESD), Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordinance (HERO), Shielding Effectiveness (SE), High-altitude Electro-Magnetic Pulse (HEMP), Systems generated Electro-Magnetic Pulse (SREMP), TEMPEST, and Lightning effects. This position requires onsite support on our Ogden, UT campus. The Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems Division delivers mission-critical solutions, specializing in cyber operations, information architecture, strategic deterrence, and ISR. Our division’s commitment to innovation and security enables us to provide critical solutions across defense, intelligence, and national security. Join our team and contribute to the next generation of defense technologies.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
Graduate degree in electrical engineering
15+ years of relevant experience in E3, EMSEC, TEMPEST, or related electromagnetic effects within defense or national security programs
Nuclear weapons E3 EMR expertise such as HEMP, HERO, and/or nuclear weapon TEMPEST certification
Nuclear weapons environmental qualifications testing expertise in domains such as Temperature/Altitude, Vibration, Shock, Acceleration, and Ionizing Radiation
Working knowledge of electromagnetic vulnerabilities and mitigation techniques, including shielding effectiveness, grounding/bonding, and emission control strategies
Ability to translate ambiguous or evolving requirements into actionable engineering guidance
Good understanding of semiconductors, signal processing, and wireless communication
Strong communication skills and the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams

Nice To Haves

Active Top Secret/SCI Access Clearance
Practical understanding of NSTISSAM TEMPEST guidance and its application in system design and facility environments
Demonstrated hands-on experience supporting TEMPEST evaluation, certification, or accreditation activities (e.g., system or facility-level assessments)
Experience interpreting and implementing EMSEC requirements in coordination with government stakeholders (e.g., NSA, service certification authorities, or program offices)
Experience supporting TEMPEST test events, red/black engineering, or facility accreditation efforts
Familiarity with MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, and MIL-STD-188-125 in the context of E3/EMI/EMC and EMSEC integration
Experience with HEMP, lightning effects, HERO, or broader E3 domains
Prior experience in a UARC, FFRDC, or government laboratory environment

Responsibilities

Sentinel E3 development with special emphasis on nuclear hardness and survivability in electromagnetic environments including design and evaluation of weapon components, equipment, and subsystems
Works Sentinel requirements and ensures compliance within ICBM environments, these environments include temperature, altitude, vibration, shock, acceleration, humidity, sand and dust, low pressure, drop, acoustic noise, power variations, and radiation, such that all Sentinel sites, subsystems, and facilities become Certified and Accredited (C&A)
Performs technical requirements analysis pertaining to nuclear weapon NH&S/E3
Ensures Sentinel requirements are met within ICBM environments, including Addressing compromising Electro-Magnetic (EM) emanations (e.g. HEMP, TEMPEST), ensuring Emission Security (EMSEC) for Sentinel systems, their processing of NC2 information, and new Sentinel facilities at multiple ICBM sites
Assesses the EMI/CMC risk of unintentional radio, electrical, opto-electrical signals, sounds, and vibrations to protect ICBM classified or sensitive nuclear command, control, and communiques (NC3) information which is governed by the National Security Agency (NSA)
Contributes to systems and specialty engineering tasks, ensures Sentinel design, development, and production meet the Weapons Systems Specifications (WSS) for both the SPO and the Integrated Product Team (IPT)
Prevents Sentinel system and NC3 information espionage via EMR emanations, acoustic emissions, or other potential compromising signals or emanations
Analyzes shielding effectiveness and grounding techniques to protect against EMR and ensure communications security (COMSEC)
Analyzes, prepares, and reviews documentation for highly complex missile engineering and operational acquisition for NH&S, especially E3/EMR hardness
Recommends Sentinel design modifications to eliminate or mitigate NH&S/E3 system malfunction
Reviews system requirements, specifications or changes for emission security (EMSEC) to prevent compromising emanations (TEMPEST)