TEMPEST, Electrical Engineer 1

L3Harris Technologies; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Salt Lake City seeks a Certified TEMPEST Professional (CTP) Level 1 or 2 to lead TEMPEST programs, including design, testing, and reporting to customers and the NSA. This role supports warfighter systems and TEMPEST compliance across subsystems.

The engineer will create plans, perform pre-test setups, and collaborate with program teams and external partners. A DoD security clearance is preferred; relocation or on-site presence may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 12+ years of related experience; graduate degree with 10+ years; or 16 years if no degree.
• CTP Level 1 or 2 certification is required.
• Active Secret DoD security clearance (TS preferred).

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain TEMPEST control plans, test plans, procedures, reports, and feature lists.
• Lead TEMPEST testing activities and assist in troubleshooting.
• Design and test TEMPEST compliance at system and subsystem levels.
• Support design reviews, grounding, cable design, and EMI considerations.
• Collaborate with government/NSA TEMPEST experts, customers, and suppliers.
• Provide in-house TEMPEST training and mentoring.

Skills

TEMPEST engineering

SPICE simulations

EMI/EMC analysis

Grounding & isolation

Oscilloscopes & spectrum analyzers

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Equivalent experience 16 years

Tools

CTP Level 1/2 certification

DoD security clearance (TS preferred)

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

Scientist, Electrical Engineer (Certified TEMPEST)

Job Code

36417

Job Location

Salt Lake City, Utah

Job Schedule

9/80- employees work 9 out of 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description

L3Harris is seeking a Certified TEMPEST Professional (CTP) Level 1 or Level 2 Engineer to lead TEMPEST programs, including design, testing, and reporting to both customers and the NSA. This engineer plays a vital role in the development and certification of systems supporting the warfighter. TEMPEST is a critical discipline at L3Harris, requiring ongoing coordination and meeting increasing demands across the company.

Essential Functions

• Create and maintain TEMPEST control plans, test plans, test procedures, test reports, Critical Features Lists, and other relevant documentation.
• Perform pre-test setup, including detection system sensitivity and calibration measurements.
• Lead TEMPEST testing activities and contribute to system and subsystem troubleshooting.
• Participate in the proposal process for programs with SERD/TEMPEST requirements.
• Perform design and test activities to ensure TEMPEST compliance at both system and subsystem levels.
• Support design reviews, subsystem partitioning, cable design, grounding and isolation, CCA layout, schematic development, trade studies, analysis, and simulations.
• Use SPICE and other EMI/EMC simulation tools to predict TEMPEST performance and analyze anomalies.
• Conduct and participate in design reviews.
• Collaborate with program engineering teams, government/NSA TEMPEST experts, customers, and external suppliers as needed.
• Provide in-house training and mentoring on TEMPEST design aspects to technical and non-technical staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
• Certified TEMPEST Professional (CTP) Level 1 or 2 (CTP1 or CTP2).
• Active Secret level DoD Security Clearance (TS preferred)

Preferred Additional Skills

• Knowledge of applicable standards/regulations, including NSTISSAM TEMPEST/2-91, NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-95, CNSSAM TEMPEST/1-13, SDIP-27, and DoD/DoE requirements.
• Experience with TEMPEST design for compliance, including TEMPEST product testing (e.g., NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92 and CNSSAM TEMPEST/01-02).
• Understanding of electromagnetic theory, radiated/conducted emissions, signal and power coupling, and system susceptibility.
• Experience with high-isolation performance design, containment, source suppression, and RF grounding.
• Proficiency using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, TEMPEST receivers, signal generators, test antennas, and semi-anechoic chambers.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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