TEMPEST Engineer

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 222,100; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a TEMPEST Engineer to provide emission-security engineering for classified systems and facilities in support of national security programs.

You will assess configurations, develop mitigations, coordinate with engineers, facility teams, security personnel, and government stakeholders, and prepare reports and design documents to verify effective protections. The role requires active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and prior SAC/SCI experience.

Qualifications

• Experience with TEMPEST and emission-security in classified systems.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline with 14+ years of related work experience.
• Experience supporting Special Access Program and Sensitive Compartmented Information environments.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Perform TEMPEST and emission-security assessments for classified systems, equipment, facilities, and processing environments.
• Evaluate configurations, equipment placement, signal paths, facility features, and operational conditions for compromise risk.
• Develop engineering recommendations and mitigation measures that address identified emission-security vulnerabilities.
• Support secure-facility and system design reviews to integrate TEMPEST protections before implementation or modification.
• Coordinate technical activities with system engineers, facility teams, security personnel, and Government authorization stakeholders.
• Prepare assessment reports, engineering analyses, technical drawings, test documentation, and corrective-action records.
• Verify implementation and effectiveness of approved emission-security controls through review, inspection, or technical evaluation.
• Advise leadership and technical teams on TEMPEST risks, standards, design tradeoffs, and required protective actions.

Skills

TEMPEST engineering

Top Secret clearance with SCI

Stakeholder coordination

Briefings & reports

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline + 14 years experience

Job description

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

AS The TEMPEST Engineer you will:

• Provide specialized emission-security engineering to protect classified information from compromise through unintended technical emanations.

• Perform technical assessments, support secure system and facility design, evaluate risks associated with equipment placement and processing environments, and develop mitigation recommendations consistent with applicable Government standards.

• Coordiante with system engineers, facility teams, security personnel, and authorization stakeholders to integrate emission-security controls into classified processing areas and operational configurations.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform TEMPEST and emission-security engineering assessments for classified systems, equipment, facilities, and processing environments.
• Evaluate technical configurations, equipment placement, signal paths, facility features, and operational conditions for compromise risk.
• Develop engineering recommendations and mitigation measures that address identified emission-security vulnerabilities.
• Support secure-facility and system design reviews to integrate TEMPEST protections before implementation or modification.
• Coordinate technical activities with system engineers, facility teams, security personnel, and Government authorization stakeholders.
• Prepare assessment reports, engineering analyses, technical drawings, test documentation, and corrective-action records.
• Verify implementation and effectiveness of approved emission-security controls through review, inspection, or technical evaluation.
• Advise leadership and technical teams on TEMPEST risks, standards, design tradeoffs, and required protective actions.

Qualifications

• relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline plus 14 years of directly related work experience.
• Experience must include support to Special Access Program and Sensitive Compartmented Information environments
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate effectively across Government, contractor, and external stakeholders; prepare briefings, reports, standard operating procedures, and official correspondence; and lead a team in fast paced classified environments.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility; must be able to meet any applicable Special Access Program eligibility requirements identified by the Government.

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $133,000.00/Yr. - USD $222,100.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status