Principal TEMPEST Systems Engineer – Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 108,800 - 203,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Huntsville, AL, seeks a Principal / Sr. Principal TEMPEST Engineer to join the Specialty Engineering Team for the Sentinel program. The role emphasizes TEMPEST testing, customer engagement, and plan development in a high-security government environment.

The position requires active US citizenship, Secret clearance, and 25% travel, with a 9/80 work schedule and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience using TEMPEST specs NSTISSAM TEMPEST 1/92, CNSSAM TEMPEST 1-13, CNSSAM TEMPEST 01-02.
• 3+ years’ experience ensuring systems meet NSTISSAM TEMPEST 1/92 and related requirements.
• 3+ years’ experience providing design guidance on shielding, grounding, and I/O protections.
• 3+ years’ experience reviewing TEMPEST design guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Make significant contributions to a team of engineers in TEMPEST testing and analysis.
• Conduct TEMPEST testing per NSTISSAM TEMPEST 1/92 and CNSSAM TEMPEST 01-02.
• Support TEMPEST SME with customer interactions on program and company.
• Assist in developing the TEMPEST Control Plan and test plans.
• Review TEMPEST testing results and provide guidance on best practices.
• Review test reports and maintain TEMPEST design guidelines.

Skills

TEMPEST testing

NSTISSAM TEMPEST 1/92

CNSSAM TEMPEST 1-13

Shielding guidance

Customer interactions

Job description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Huntsville, AL, seeks a Principal / Sr. Principal TEMPEST Engineer to join the Specialty Engineering Team for the Sentinel program. The role emphasizes TEMPEST testing, customer engagement, and plan development in a high-security government environment.

The position requires active US citizenship, Secret clearance, and 25% travel, with a 9/80 work schedule and comprehensive benefits.