Sentinel - Principal / Sr Principal TEMPEST System Engineer - 17918*

Northrop Grumman; Huntsville (AL); Sur place; USD 108 800 - 203 600; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

TEMPEST testing

NSTISSAM TEMPEST 1/92

CNSSAM TEMPEST 1-13

Shielding guidance

Customer interactions

Description du poste

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required: Secret.

Travel required: 25% of the time.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking to add a Principal / Sr. Principal - TEMPEST Engineer to its Specialty Engineering Team located in Huntsville, Alabama in support of the Sentinel (GBSD) program.

Job Duties

• Make significant contributions to a team of engineers in TEMPEST testing and analysis
• Conduct TEMPEST testing in accordance with NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92 and CNSSAM TEMPEST 01-02
• Support the program’s TEMPEST SME – representing the company and program through frequent customer interactions
• Assist in the development of the TEMPEST Control Plan
• Develop TEMPEST test plans and test procedures
• Review TEMPEST testing results
• Provide consultation on TEMPEST best practices

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
• 3+ years’ experience using TEMPEST Specs NSTISSAM TEMPEST 1/92, CNSSAM TEMPEST 1-13, CNSSAM TEMPEST 01-02, AMSG 720B, AMSG 788A, AMSG 784, BTR:01:210, NATO SDIP-27
• 3+ years’ experience ensuring systems and equipment meet NSTISSAM TEMPEST 1/92, CNSSAM TEMPEST 1-13, CNSSAM TEMPEST 01-02 and other TEMPEST requirements
• 3+ years’ 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
• 3+ years’ experience reviewing and maintaining TEMPEST design guidelines

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top‑Secret Clearance with an investigation date in the last 6 years or ability to obtain one
• Certified TEMPEST Professional Level I
• Prior experience operating a certified TEMPEST Test Lab
• Prior experience developing the design of and establishing a certified TEMPEST lab
• Ability to use design simulation tools to analyze shielding performance, 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 the guidelines specified in NSTISSAM TEMPEST 1-92 and CNSSAM TEMPEST 01-02

Position Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

The position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80.

Salary & Compensation

Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00

Additional compensation may include overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and long‑term incentives for eligible positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.