Requisition ID: R
- Category: Engineering
- Location: Huntsville, Alabama, United States of America Roy, Utah, United States of America
- Clearance Type: Secret
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
- Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
- Positions Available: 1
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.
Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a TEMPEST Engineer / Principal TEMPEST Engineer for the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) division Engineering and Manufacturing team. This role will be in Huntsville, AL or Roy, UT and will provide enabling support for all business areas within the SDS portfolio. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force's sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities, and associated infrastructure.
What You'll Get To Do:
This position is for a systems engineer familiar with design and testing for TEMPEST compliance. The selected candidate will be supporting efforts within the Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) team.
- Make significant contributions to a team of engineers in TEMPEST testing and analysis
- Conduct TEMPEST testing in accordance with NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92 and CNSSAM TEMPEST 01-02
- Support the program's TEMPEST SME - participating in frequent customer interactions
- Assist in the development of the TEMPEST Control Plan
- Develop TEMPEST test plans and test procedures
- Review TEMPEST testing results
- Provide consultation on TEMPEST best practices with various Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
Basic Qualifications:
This requisition may be filled at either the Engineer Systems level or Principal Engineer Systems level.
TEMPEST Systems Engineer: A minimum of 2 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or Software discipline from an accredited university; 0 Years with Masters
Principal TEMPEST Systems Engineer: A minimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or Software discipline from an accredited university; 3 Years with Masters; 0 Years with PhD.
Required for Both Levels:
- General understanding of some of the following TEMPEST Specs: NSTISSAM TEMPEST 1/92, CNSSAM TEMPEST 1-13, CNSSAM TEMPEST 01-02, AMSG 720B, AMSG 788A, AMSG 784, BTR:01:210, NATO SDIP-27
- Understanding of how to ensure systems and equipment meet NSTISSAM TEMPEST 1/92, CNSSAM TEMPEST 1-13, CNSSAM TEMPEST 01-02 and other TEMPEST requirements
- Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years
- Must have the ability to obtain special program access, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
- Ability to present engineering findings orally and in written technical reports and presentations
- Experience in fast-paced work environment and ability to work in a team environment
- Active Top-Secret Clearance with an investigation date in the last 6 years or ability to obtain
- Certified TEMPEST Professional Level I (CTP-I)
- Experience conducting instrumented TEMPEST surveys
- Familiar with NONSTOP TEMPEST testing
- Prior experience reviewing TEMPEST Test Plans and Test Reports in accordance with the guidelines specified in NSTISSAM TEMPEST 1-92 and CNSSAM TEMPEST 01-02
- Prior experience testing in a certified TEMPEST Lab
- Ability to provide design guidance and recommendations on shielding, filtering, grounding; trace routing, PCB board layer stack-up, cabling, and I/O protections to facilitate compliance
- Ability to use design simulation tools to analyze shielding performance, filter design, and identify potential vulnerabilities from schematics or board layout deficiencies
- Experience reviewing and maintaining TEMPEST design guidelines
- Ability to solve problems and drive tasks to completion
Position Benefits
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
Salary Range: $83,300 - $124,900
Salary Range 2: $102,400 - $153,600
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
