TEMPEST Test Engineer

Talon Defense, Inc.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and federal holidays

Life insurance

Professional development and cert. Re‑

Annual performance bonus

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

Talon Defense, Inc. in Columbia, MD is seeking a Certified TEMPEST Professional (Level II) to lead TEMPEST testing, resolve vulnerabilities, and provide design guidance. The role includes responsibilities to conduct testing per standards, analyze data, and generate reports.

The position requires 3+ years of TEMPEST experience and a Level II CTP certification, with asso­ciate-level education preferred. Compensation ranges from $160,000 to $220,000 per year, with full benefits and an performance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with TEMPEST testing and/or TEMPEST manufacturing.
• Experience in conducting/leading TEMPEST testing per the National TEMPEST Standard; identifying vulnerabilities; verifying requirements; capturing and analyzing test data and writing reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and lead TEMPEST testing using approved procedures per the National TEMPEST Standard.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve TEMPEST-related vulnerabilities.
• Verify TEMPEST requirements and provide design guidance.
• Capture and analyze test data and write test reports.

Skills

TEMPEST testing

Vulnerability identification

Test data analysis

Education

Associate degree or equivalent training

Tools

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Office

Job description

Columbia, MD Full-time $160,000 - $220,000 per year Posted October 29, 2026

Overview

Talon Defense seeks a Certified TEMPEST Professional (Level II) to conduct and lead TEMPEST testing, resolve TEMPEST vulnerabilities, and provide design guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and lead TEMPEST testing using approved test procedures in accordance with the National TEMPEST Standard
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve TEMPEST-related vulnerabilities
• Verify TEMPEST requirements and provide design guidance
• Capture and analyze test data and results and write test reports

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with TEMPEST testing and/or TEMPEST manufacturing
• Experience in a combination of the following: conducting and leading TEMPEST testing using approved test procedures in accordance with the National TEMPEST Standard; identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving TEMPEST-related vulnerabilities; verifying TEMPEST requirements and providing design guidance; and capturing and analyzing test data and results and writing test reports
• Certified TEMPEST Professional (CTP) Level II certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or relevant technical school training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Military and/or intelligence community experience in a relevant technical or radio frequency (RF) field
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, specifically Access

Compensation

$160,000 - $220,000 per year

Medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with company match; paid time off and federal holidays; life insurance; professional development and certification reimbursement.

Annual performance bonus; employee referral bonuses.

Salary offered will depend on numerous qualifying factors such as clearance, degree and the years and depth of applicable experience.

Security Clearance

TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

Talon Defense, Inc. provides equal opportunities to qualified employees and prospective employees without regard to age, race, color, religion, pregnancy, sex, national origin, veteran status, uniformed status, physical or mental disability, or other protected characteristics.