Certified TEMPEST Professional Level I or II (Staff Systems Engineer Level 5)

About the role

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
• CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
• CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
• TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

About the role

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.

We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector is searching for a Certified TEMPEST Professional Level I or II (Staff Systems Engineer Level 5) to join the Engineering Products team within Strategy Integration and Operations. The location for this opportunity is Melbourne FL and will be primarily based within our office spaces to support the program and business needs. This position requires 100% on site work.

The position is for an Electrical Engineer experienced in design for TEMPEST and EMI/EMC compliance. The selected candidate will be expected to lead efforts within the Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) team in the areas of TEMPEST, EMI/EMC design, and test. Technical areas include Aeronautical Systems and associated Ground Control Systems.

Essential Duties may include but not limited to

• Perform system level decomposition of TEMPEST or EMI/EMC requirements.
• Develop TEMPEST or EMI/EMC design requirements at sub-system level.
• Provide support to the Design review process.
• Support hardware design engineering to ensure compliance with TEMPEST and EMI/EMC requirements.
• Contribute to the development of the TEMPEST Control Plan.
• Contribute to the development of the Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) Integration and Analysis Report (E3IAR), E3 Verification Procedures and Reports.
• Assist authoring documentation in support of participating in Certified TEMPEST Test Services Program (CTTSP).
• Author TEMPEST test plans, test procedures, and test reports.
• Prepare and Perform TEMPEST Testing in accordance with NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92, CNSSAM TEMPEST/01-02.
• Candidate must be able to work independently, communicate clearly, and effectively with employees and customers.
• Mentor TEMPEST trainees in support of Certification.

Additional information

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-directed professionals who thrive in collaborative environments.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) field and 12 years of relevant military/ professional experience, OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM field and 10 years of relevant military/ professional experience, or a PhD in a STEM field and 8 years of relevant military/ professional experience.
• Must have an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
• Must be a Certified TEMPEST Professional Level II, or be a Level I with the ability to achieve a Level II certification.
• Experience with design for TEMPEST and EMI/EMC compliance and system level integration (bonding, grounding, shielding, filtering, transient suppression).
• Experience working with TEMPEST and EMI/EMC Requirements.
• Experience with TEMPEST standards including NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92, CNSSAM TEMPEST 01-02, and related NSA technical memorandums.
• Experience with TEMPEST test equipment such as, TEMPEST receivers, oscilloscopes, dynamic signal analyzers, signal generators, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate across programs and shifts.
• Prior component-level & System level TEMPEST experience.
• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, Physics or Systems Engineering.
• Expert of systems engineering principles and processes.
• Experience with managing/scheduling facilities and equipment.
• Experience in the technical oversight and reporting of E3 programs.
• Experience in showing compliance to TEMPEST or EMI/EMC requirements processes for equipment and sub-systems.
• Experience with equipment, sub-system and system level EMI/EMC test (Expertise in MIL-STD 461, automotive or commercial EMI/EMC testing).
• Technical ability to develop, document, and maintain tailored TEMPEST or EMI/EMC requirements at equipment, sub-system, and system levels.
• Technical ability to perform TEMPEST or EMI/EMC design and analysis at both system and hardware levels.
• Experience leading TEMPEST or EMI efforts with integrated product teams (IPTs).
• Experience testing in accordance with NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92, CNSSAM TEMPEST 01-02.

Primary Level Salary Range

$152,900.00 - $229,300.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.