TEMPEST Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Scottsdale, AZ
Salary
$149,902–$166,298 / yr
Posted
77 days ago
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Below market

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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TL;DR · TEMPEST Engineer

The TEMPEST Engineer joins the EMI/TEMPEST Group to perform testing, provide design support, and develop test plans and reports for various tactical communications systems, rugged communications equipment, and computer equipment for military applications. This role involves troubleshooting problems with product teams, recommending cost-effective solutions, and managing equipment calibrations and repairs. The position requires expertise in TEMPEST standards including NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92 and CNSSAM TEMPEST 01-02, along with familiarity with NSA technical memorandums. Candidates must utilize specialized test equipment such as TEMPEST receivers, oscilloscopes, dynamic signal analyzers, and signal generators. The work focuses on securing products ranging from tabletop subsystems to large complex vehicular systems, ensuring they meet rigorous standards for national security defense and intelligence services.

What you'll do

  • Review and develop comprehensive TEMPEST test plans for tactical and rugged communications systems.
  • Perform TEMPEST testing in accordance with NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92 and CNSSAM TEMPEST 01-02 standards.
  • Review and develop detailed TEMPEST test reports for military applications.
  • Troubleshoot equipment and test setup issues to ensure accurate testing results.
  • Manage the calibration and repair of specialized TEMPEST test equipment.
  • Provide design support and recommend cost-effective solutions to product teams with minimal design impact.
  • Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation within the engineering process.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related Science, Engineering, Technology, or Mathematics field.
  • Requires 8+ years of job-related experience or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must possess a Department of Defense SECRET security clearance at time of hire.
  • Must be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance within a reasonable amount of time.
  • Must be a Certified TEMPEST Professional Level II or a Level I with the ability to achieve Level II certification.
  • Must have familiarity with TEMPEST standards including NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92, CNSSAM TEMPEST 01-02, and related NSA technical memorandums.
  • Must have familiarity with TEMPEST test equipment such as receivers, oscilloscopes, dynamic signal analyzers, and signal generators.

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