Certified TEMPEST Professional (SMES)

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 93,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Camden, NJ seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer with active NSA TEMPEST CTP certification to lead TEMPEST test activities and ensure compliance with the National TEMPEST Standard. You will work on embedded crypto engines across programs, guiding test design and verification.

This role requires DoD SECRET clearance, strong RF measurement skills, and the ability to mentor junior engineers while coordinating with cross‑functional teams in a fast-paced defense environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Active NSA TEMPEST CTP-I or CTP-II certification or readiness to pursue.
• Minimum US DoD SECRET Clearance required.
• Experience with RF/TEMPEST measurement instrumentation and tests.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, execute TEMPEST test plans and reports per standards.
• Perform TEMPEST services for embedded crypto engines.
• Configure RF/TEMPEST instrumentation and assure measurement accuracy.
• Troubleshoot RF emissions from component to system levels.
• Collaborate to derive TEMPEST hardware requirements early in programs.
• Provide mentoring/supervision for NSA CTP certification pursuit.

Skills

TEMPEST concepts

RF measurement

EMC/EMI testing

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Graduate degree in related field

Tools

RF receivers

Antennas

Spectrum analyzers

Amplifiers

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Certified TEMPEST Professional (CTP) SMES

Job Code: 46312

Job Location: Camden, NJ (on-site)

Schedule: 9/80 Regular (every other Friday off)

Job Description:

L3Harris – Integrated Systems & Encryption (IS&E) is a recognized global leader in the design, development and production of secure communication systems and products supporting mission‑critical space, ground, air and naval operations. L3Harris IS&E is where employees have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our business and the world around us while thriving in an environment that continually fosters growth and career development. We are committed to providing best‑in‑class solutions to our customers with the highest level of integrity, excellence and uncompromised quality in everything we do. L3Harris offers a flexible working environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.

This role requires a deep understanding of TEMPEST principles, electromagnetic compatibility, RF measurement techniques, and NSA certification requirements. As a Senior Electrical Engineer with active NSA Certified TEMPEST Professional (CTP) certification, you will serve as a critical member of L3Harris's TEMPEST engineering capability at Camden, NJ. You will be responsible for executing and leading TEMPEST test activities in compliance with the National TEMPEST Standard, supporting programs with embedded crypto engines requiring TEMPEST compliance verification by test. You will support L3Harris programs across all phases of development, ensuring TEMPEST compliance requirements are identified early and addressed through sound engineering design and rigorous test execution.

Essential Functions:

• Plan, prepare, execute, and review TEMPEST Test Plans and Test Reports in compliance with TEMPEST standards, certifying the accuracy of all executed test results.
• Perform TEMPEST services for L3Harris programs with embedded crypto engines requiring TEMPEST compliance verification by test.
• Apply engineering expertise to direct, configure, and oversee the use of RF/TEMPEST instrumentation including receivers, antennas, spectrum analyzers, and amplifiers, ensuring proper measurement methodology and technical accuracy in support of TEMPEST test activities.
• Perform RF emissions troubleshooting and diagnostic work at the component, unit, and system level, including analysis of shielding, grounding, filtering, and electromagnetic vulnerability.
• Collaborate with program engineering teams to review and derive TEMPEST-related hardware requirements, providing design engineering guidance on TEMPEST countermeasures early in program development phases to reduce schedule risk and test costs.
• Provide technical oversight, mentoring, and direct supervision of engineering personnel pursuing NSA CTP certification.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, or related engineering discipline and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Active NSA TEMPEST CTP‑I or CTP‑II certification OR demonstrated foundational TEMPEST knowledge with current participation in, or completion of, training that prepares the candidate to take the CTP‑I/II certification exam.
• Minimum US DoD SECRET Clearance required
• Demonstrated understanding of electromagnetic concepts including RF isolation, shielding, grounding, and filtering.
• Hands‑on experience selecting, configuring, and operating RF and TEMPEST measurement instrumentation including receivers, antennas, spectrum analyzers, and amplifiers.
• Experience preparing and executing TEMPEST or EMI/EMC test plans and test reports in compliance with applicable national standards.
• Must be willing to travel as required to support TEMPEST test activities at NSA Certified TEMPEST Test Services facilities.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• TOP SECRET clearance preferred.
• International Association for Radio Telecommunications and Electromagnetics (iNARTE) EMI/EMC engineer certification.
• Experience providing TEMPEST or EMI design guidance during early program development phases including requirements derivation, design reviews, and countermeasure implementation.
• Experience mentoring and supervising engineering personnel in TEMPEST or EMI/EMC test environments.
• Familiarity with NSA TEMPEST Certification Program requirements, processes, and documentation standards.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills with demonstrated ability to resolve complex RF emissions issues at the component, unit, and system level.
• Experience with TEMPEST or EMI/EMC design techniques including shielding design, filter selection, grounding schemes, and PWB layout practices for emissions control.
• Practical knowledge of program or project management in a defense engineering environment.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within cross‑functional engineering teams in a fast‑paced defense program environment, adapting quickly to changes in schedule, tasking, and priority.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $93,341 - $156,188. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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