TEMPEST Engineer, Viasat Government

Viasat, Inc.•Tempe, AZ

2d•$148,000 - $233,500

About The Position

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team. You will craft, test, certify, and build high assurance encryption products aligned with NSA TEMPEST requirements within Viasat Government - Secure Network Systems (SNS). Use your TEMPEST design expertise for new HAIPE, EDE, Space, and Tactical high assurance encryptors, as well as execute production TEMPEST sampling program and address any test failures to root cause.

Requirements

5+ years hardware design for TEMPEST secure products
5+ years of TEMPEST experience post CTP certification
Proven experience with NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92 and CNSSAM TEMPEST/01-02 specifications
Validated understanding with TEMPEST test equipment such as TEMPEST receivers, oscilloscopes, dynamic signal analyzers and signal generators
Foundational knowledge of analog and digital logic and timing considerations
Solid written and verbal communication skills, ability to work with a temporally and geographically diverse team
Familiarity with production related processes and common failure modes
Able to be a part of a multidisciplinary team to evaluate and troubleshoot production related issues
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Sciences or relevant technical field
Certification of a Level II CTP (Certified Tempest Professional)
US Government position. US Citizenship required
Active DoD Secret Clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret when administratively feasible
Ability to travel between 40% - 60% if not located in Tempe, Arizona
Viasat Relocation Package is also available

Nice To Haves

Experience with MIL-STD-461/464 and/or DO-160 EMI/EMC standards

Responsibilities

Collaborate with analog and digital hardware design engineers and mechanical engineers to create TEMPEST compliant products
Recommend circuits, participate in design reviews, conduct tests on new TEMPEST solutions
Review Schematic/CAD designs
Develop TEMPEST Test plans, procedures, and reports
Participate in the initial Certification and Submittal phase of Viasat's new TEMPEST facility and oversee certification under the TEMPEST Manufacturing and Test Services Program
Perform testing in accordance with NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92, CNSSAM TEMPEST 01-02
Collaborate with in-house and contract test technicians to conduct experimental (engineering) and formal (for score) TEMPEST tests
Execute Viasat's production sampling TEMPEST program
Collaborate with NSA to achieve successful TEMPEST test results and product certification
Support the EMI/EMC qualification of Viasat products