Sentinel - Principal / Sr Principal TEMPEST System Engineer - 17920
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal TEMPEST Engineer to join its Specialty Engineering Team in Huntsville, Alabama, supporting the Sentinel (GBSD) program and the Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) team. The role is for a systems engineer experienced in TEMPEST-compliant design and testing. It involves conducting testing and analysis, supporting the program’s TEMPEST subject matter expert in customer interactions, and helping develop and maintain TEMPEST plans, procedures, results reviews, and design guidance. Relocation assistance may be available. The position requires travel approximately 25% of the time and follows a 9/80 schedule, with a nine-hour workday Monday through Thursday and every other Friday off.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship.
- An active U.S. Government Secret clearance at the time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last six years.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
- At least three years of experience using TEMPEST specifications: NSTISSAM TEMPEST 1/92, CNSSAM TEMPEST 1-13, CNSSAM TEMPEST 01-02, AMSG 720B, AMSG 788A, AMSG 784, BTR:01:210, and NATO SDIP-27.
- At least three years of experience ensuring systems and equipment meet NSTISSAM TEMPEST 1/92, CNSSAM TEMPEST 1-13, CNSSAM TEMPEST 01-02, and other TEMPEST requirements.
- At least three years of experience providing design guidance and recommendations on shielding, filtering, grounding, trace routing, PCB board layer stack-up, cabling, and I/O protections to facilitate compliance.
- At least three years of experience reviewing and maintaining TEMPEST design guidelines.
- For Principal Systems Engineer (T-03): a bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university and five years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, three years with a master’s degree, or one year with a Ph.D.
- For Senior Principal Systems Engineer (T-04): a bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university and eight years of related experience, six years with a master’s degree, or four years with a Ph.D.
Nice To Haves
- Active Top Secret clearance with an investigation date within the last six years, or the ability to obtain one.
- Certified TEMPEST Professional Level I.
- Prior experience operating a certified TEMPEST Test Lab.
- Prior experience designing and establishing a certified TEMPEST lab.
- Ability to use design simulation tools to analyze shielding performance and filter design, and identify potential vulnerabilities from schematics or board layout deficiencies.
- Experience reviewing and maintaining TEMPEST design guidelines.
- Prior experience reviewing TEMPEST Test Plans and Test Reports in accordance with NSTISSAM TEMPEST 1-92 and CNSSAM TEMPEST 01-02 guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to a team of engineers conducting TEMPEST testing and analysis.
- Conduct TEMPEST testing in accordance with NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92 and CNSSAM TEMPEST 01-02.
- Support the program’s TEMPEST subject matter expert, representing the company and program through frequent customer interactions.
- Assist in developing the TEMPEST Control Plan.
- Develop TEMPEST test plans and test procedures.
- Review TEMPEST testing results.
- Provide consultation on TEMPEST best practices.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k).
- Educational assistance.
- Life insurance.
- Employee assistance programs and work/life solutions.
- Paid time off.
- Health and wellness resources.
- Employee discounts.
- Disability insurance.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
