TEMPEST Engineer - Top Secret Clearance | Field & Lab

Obsidian-Solutions-Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Obsidian Solutions Group in Washington, DC is seeking a TEMPEST Engineer to provide TEMPEST test support and programmatic services for the US Coast Guard TEMPEST Program. This role operates under the supervision of an NSA TEMPEST Certified II.

Responsibilities include developing TEMPEST test plans, performing ITS/VTI inspections, documenting survey activities, and maintaining TEMPEST equipment and databases in lab and field environments.

Qualifications

• BS in a related technical discipline.
• Active Top Secret clearance or eligible.
• Experience in TEMPEST testing.
• Experience as Electronics Test Technician, EMI/RF testing or similar.
• Ability to define problems and analyze data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop TEMPEST test plans and reports.
• Perform VTI inspections as part of a team or solo.
• Conduct ITS inspections under a certified engineer.
• Document TEMPEST survey activities with instruments.
• Develop specialized test equipment to facilitate TEMPEST testing.
• Provide TEMPEST documentation in lab and field environments.
• Identify TEMPEST information needed for test plans.
• Assist with contingency planning and risk management.
• Coordinate bi-weekly TEMPEST status teleconferences.
• Calibrate and inventory TEMPEST equipment.
• Store classified TEMPEST databases securely.
• Update TEMPEST documentation as required.

Skills

TEMPEST testing

Top Secret clearance

Electronics testing

EMI testing

RF testing

Microsoft Office

Strong communication

Independent judgment

Education

BS in technical discipline

Tools

VTI inspections

ITS inspections

Documents management

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Obsidian Solutions Group in Washington, DC is seeking a TEMPEST Engineer to provide TEMPEST test support and programmatic services for the US Coast Guard TEMPEST Program. This role operates under the supervision of an NSA TEMPEST Certified II.

Responsibilities include developing TEMPEST test plans, performing ITS/VTI inspections, documenting survey activities, and maintaining TEMPEST equipment and databases in lab and field environments.