TEMPEST Engineer (up to $20K Sign-On Bonus) - 2nd Shift

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Scottsdale, AZ

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About The Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for an experienced TEMPEST Engineer. As a member of the EMI/TEMPEST Group the candidate will perform TEMPEST testing, provide TEMPEST design support, and develop TEMPEST Test Plans/Reports for a wide variety of tactical communications systems, rugged communications equipment, and computer equipment for military applications. Products range from tabletop subsystems to large complex vehicular systems. This position provides an opportunity to further advance the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nation’s core defense/intelligence services and systems. General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience.
Department of Defense SECRET security clearance is required at time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
Candidate must be a Certified TEMPEST Professional Level II or be a Level I with the ability to achieve a Level II certification
Familiarity with TEMPEST standards including NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92, CNSSAM TEMPEST 01-02, and related NSA technical memorandums
Perform testing in accordance with NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92, CNSSAM TEMPEST 01-02
Familiarity with TEMPEST test equipment such as, TEMPEST receivers, oscilloscopes, dynamic signal analyzers, signal generators, etc.
Candidate must be able to work in a team environment and collaborate across programs and shifts
Candidate must be able to work independently, communicate clearly, and effectively with employees and customers
Candidate must be able to write TEMPEST Test plans and reports or demonstrate the ability to learn

Nice To Haves

The candidate must be a current Certified TEMPEST Professional (CTP) Level I/II, or have the required background/experience to obtain certification in short-term.

Responsibilities

Review and develop TEMPEST test plans
Perform TEMPEST testing in accordance with the applicable standards
Work closely with product teams to troubleshoot problems as needed and recommend cost effective solutions with minimal design impact
Review and develop TEMPEST test reports
Manage equipment calibrations and repairs
Troubleshoot and solve equipment and test setup issues