TEMPEST Engineer
About The Position
Obsidian Solutions Group (OSG) is seeking a TEMPEST Engineer to provide TEMPEST test support and programmatic services for the US Coast Guard TEMPEST Program. The position is based at a contractor facility in Washington, D.C., with possible hybrid remote work. The engineer works under the direct supervision of a current NSA Certified TEMPEST Professional II (CTP II) and conducts Instrumented TEMPEST Surveys (ITS) at USCG facilities nationwide. The role requires 40–60% travel. OSG is a professional services firm based in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It provides Enterprise IT, Intelligence Analysis, Production & Development, and Knowledge-Based Professional Services solutions, and is a certified 8(a), service-disabled, veteran-owned small business. The company describes its workplace as collaborative and family-oriented and says it offers a competitive compensation package and benefits for employees and their families.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in a related technical discipline.
- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is listed for the position.
- Experience in TEMPEST testing.
- Experience as an Electronics Test Technician, in electromagnetic interference (EMI) testing, radio frequency (RF) testing, as an Electronics Laboratory Technician, or in a similar field.
- Creative ability, innovative analysis approaches, engineering skills, and ability to exercise independent judgment.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products.
- Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to move through confined and restricted spaces.
- Ability to climb ladders and stairways.
- Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing 50–75 pounds.
- Willingness to travel 40–60%.
Nice To Haves
- Experience conducting TEMPEST testing in a laboratory environment.
- Proficiency using MS Word, Excel, Adobe, and Outlook.
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Ability and willingness to learn new skills to support exercise-specific applications.
- Strong time management skills and eagerness to start and finish new tasks.
- Current Microsoft OS Certification.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing TEMPEST test plans and reports.
- Perform VTI inspections as a team member or independently.
- Perform ITS inspections under the direction of a certified engineer (CTP II).
- Document TEMPEST survey and inspection activities at US Coast Guard units using visual and specialized instrumental methods.
- Develop specialized test equipment to facilitate TEMPEST testing.
- Provide TEMPEST documentation support in laboratory and field environments.
- Assist in identifying and acquiring TEMPEST information needed to develop test plans.
- Assist with developing contingency plans and risk management options.
- Maintain calibration and inventory of TEMPEST test equipment.
- Manage and properly store a classified TEMPEST-related database.
- Update and maintain documentation as required.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Benefits that protect the well-being of employees, their spouses and domestic partners, and their families
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Job Type
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