Senior TEMPEST Systems Engineer (Secret Clearance)

Northrop Grumman; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 109,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

9/80 work schedule

Health & Wellness Resources

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal TEMPEST Engineer to join the Specialty Engineering Team in Huntsville, AL, supporting the Sentinel program. The role focuses on TEMPEST design, testing, and compliance within the E3 environment.

The candidate will contribute to TEMPEST test plans, guide shielding and grounding analyses, and interact with customers as a TEMPEST SME. A Secret clearance and SAP eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• US citizen with active Secret clearance required at application
• Ability to obtain SAP approval in a timely manner
• 3+ years’ TEMPEST experience with NSTISSAM 1/92 and CNSSAM TEMPEST 01-02
• 3+ years’ experience ensuring systems meet TEMPEST requirements
• 3+ years’ experience advising on shielding, grounding, and PCB stack‑ups for TEMPEST
• 3+ years’ experience reviewing TEMPEST design guidelines

Responsibilities

• Contribute to TEMPEST testing and analysis as part of a project team
• Perform TEMPEST testing in accordance with NSTISSAM TEMPEST 1-92 and CNSSAM TEMPEST 01-02
• Represent the TEMPEST SME in customer interactions and reviews
• Develop TEMPEST Control Plans and associated procedures
• Create TEMPEST test plans and procedures
• Review TEMPEST test results and provide guidance on improvements
• Advise on TEMPEST best practices and design guidelines

Skills

TEMPEST testing

Shielding design

TEMPEST standards NSTISSAM 1/92

TEMPEST CNSSAM 01-02

PCB trace routing & grounding

Customer liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

TEMPEST Test Lab

Design simulation tools

PCB design tools

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal TEMPEST Engineer to join the Specialty Engineering Team in Huntsville, AL, supporting the Sentinel program. The role focuses on TEMPEST design, testing, and compliance within the E3 environment.

The candidate will contribute to TEMPEST test plans, guide shielding and grounding analyses, and interact with customers as a TEMPEST SME. A Secret clearance and SAP eligibility are required.