Certified TEMPEST Professional Level I or II (Staff Systems Engineer Level 5)

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 153,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

flexible work arrangements

9/80 work schedule with every other Fr

learning opportunities

team environment

health insurance coverage

life and disability insurance

savings plan

Company paid holidays

PTO for vacation/personal

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a TEMPEST/EMI/EMC specialist to work on-site in Melbourne, FL. You will decompose system-level TEMPEST/EMC requirements and develop design specifications for sub-systems while supporting design reviews and hardware compliance efforts.

Responsibilities include creating TEMPEST test plans and procedures, performing TEMPEST testing per NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92, and mentoring TEMPEST trainees. A Secret clearance and advanced STEM degree with ample experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field with 12 years of relevant military/professional experience, or Master’s degree in STEM with 10 years, or PhD in STEM with 8 years.
• Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance or higher (or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation).
• Ability to obtain and maintain SAP clearance in a reasonable time.
• Certified TEMPEST Professional Level II, or Level I with plan to achieve Level II.
• Experience with TEMPEST and EMI/EMC requirements and system-level integration.
• Experience with TEMPEST standards NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92 and CNSSAM TEMPEST 01-02.
• Experience with TEMPEST test equipment and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform system-level decomposition of TEMPEST/EMI/EMC requirements.
• Develop TEMPEST/EMI/EMC design requirements at sub-system level.
• Support the Design review process.
• Support hardware design to ensure TEMPEST/EMI/EMC compliance.
• Contribute to TEMPEST Control Plan development.
• Contribute to E3IAR and related test reports.
• Assist in authoring documentation for Certified TEMPEST Test Services Program.
• Author TEMPEST test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Prepare and perform TEMPEST testing per NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92 and CNSSAM TEMPEST 01-02.
• Mentor TEMPEST trainees for Certification.

Skills

TEMPEST design

EMI/EMC

System integration

TEMPEST testing

NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Master of Science in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

TEMPEST test equipment

Oscilloscopes

Dynamic signal analyzers

TEMPEST receivers

Job description

Relocation Assistance

• Relocation assistance may be available


• CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes


• CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret


• TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Location

Melbourne FL. This position requires 100% on site work.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the frontier of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Essential Duties

• Perform system level decomposition of TEMPEST or EMI/EMC requirements.


• Develop TEMPEST or EMI/EMC design requirements at sub-system level.


• Provide support to the Design review process.


• Support hardware design engineering to ensure compliance with TEMPEST and EMI/EMC requirements.


• Contribute to the development of the TEMPEST Control Plan.


• Contribute to the development of the Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) Integration and Analysis Report (E3IAR), E3 Verification Procedures and Reports.


• Assist authoring documentation in support of participating in Certified TEMPEST Test Services Program (CTTSP).


• Author TEMPEST test plans, test procedures, and test reports.


• Prepare and Perform TEMPEST Testing in accordance with NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92, CNSSAM TEMPEST/01-02.


• Candidate must be able to work independently, communicate clearly, and effectively with employees and customers.


• Mentor TEMPEST trainees in support of Certification.

Benefits

• flexible work arrangements


• 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off


• phenomenal learning opportunities


• exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers


• a very friendly team environment


• health insurance coverage


• life and disability insurance


• savings plan


• Company paid holidays


• paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

We are looking for self-directed professionals who thrive in collaborative environments.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) field and 12 years of relevant military/ professional experience, OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM field and 10 years of relevant military/ professional experience, or a PhD in a STEM field and 8 years of relevant military/ professional experience.


• Must have an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)


• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.


• Must be a Certified TEMPEST Professional Level II, or be a Level I with the ability to achieve a Level II certification.


• Experience with design for TEMPEST and EMI/EMC compliance and system level integration (bonding, grounding, shielding, filtering, transient suppression).


• Experience working with TEMPEST and EMI/EMC Requirements.


• Experience with TEMPEST standards including NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92, CNSSAM TEMPEST 01-02, and related NSA technical memorandums.


• Experience with TEMPEST test equipment such as, TEMPEST receivers, oscilloscopes, dynamic signal analyzers, signal generators, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate across programs and shifts.


• Prior component-level & System level TEMPEST experience.


• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, Physics or Systems Engineering.


• Expert of systems engineering principles and processes.


• Experience with managing/scheduling facilities and equipment.


• Experience in the technical oversight and reporting of E3 programs.


• Experience in showing compliance to TEMPEST or EMI/EMC requirements processes for equipment and sub-systems.


• Experience with equipment, sub-system and system level EMI/EMC test (Expertise in MIL-STD 461, automotive or commercial EMI/EMC testing).


• Technical ability to develop, document, and maintain tailored TEMPEST or EMI/EMC requirements at equipment, sub-system, and system levels.


• Technical ability to perform TEMPEST or EMI/EMC design and analysis at both system and hardware levels.


• Experience leading TEMPEST or EMI efforts with integrated product teams (IPTs).


• Experience testing in accordance with NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92, CNSSAM TEMPEST 01-02.

Primary Level Salary Range

Primary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 - $229,300.00. The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.