TEMPEST Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Salary: $149,902–$166,298 / yr
Posted: 77 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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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The TEMPEST Engineer joins the EMI/TEMPEST Group to provide essential design support and testing for tactical communications, rugged communications equipment, and computer systems used in military applications. This role involves developing TEMPEST test plans and reports, performing rigorous testing, and troubleshooting problems for products ranging from tabletop subsystems to large complex vehicular systems. The successful candidate will utilize specialized test equipment including TEMPEST receivers, oscilloscopes, dynamic signal analyzers, and signal generators. Core competencies include familiarity with NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92 and CNSSAM TEMPEST 01-02 standards, along with the ability to manage equipment calibrations. The position focuses on solving technical security challenges to protect national defense and intelligence services by ensuring equipment meets strict electromagnetic emission requirements for high-stakes national security missions.

Skills

TEMPEST EMI NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92 CNSSAM TEMPEST 01-02 Oscilloscopes Dynamic Signal Analyzers Signal Generators TEMPEST Receivers Electrical Engineering AI Equipment Calibration

What you'll do

Review and develop comprehensive TEMPEST test plans for tactical and rugged communications equipment.
Perform TEMPEST testing in accordance with NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92 and CNSSAM TEMPEST 01-02 standards.
Develop detailed TEMPEST test reports for military applications and vehicular systems.
Provide TEMPEST design support and troubleshoot problems with product teams to recommend cost-effective solutions.
Manage the calibration and repair of specialized test equipment.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to equipment and test setups.
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 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 from date of hire.
U.S. citizenship is required.
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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