About us
One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.
What you'll do
Design, test, certify, and build high assurance encryption products compliant with NSA TEMPEST requirements. Provide "Design for TEMPEST" expertise for new HAIPE, EDE, Space, and Tactical high assurance encryptors. Execute production TEMPEST sampling program and address any test failures to root cause.
The day-to-day
- Collaborate with analog and digital hardware design engineers and mechanical engineers to create TEMPEST compliant products
- Recommend circuits, participate in design reviews, conduct tests on new TEMPEST solutions
- Review Schematic/CAD designs
- Develop TEMPEST Test plans, procedures, and reports
- Participate in the initial Certification and Submittal of Viasat's TEMPEST facility
- Oversee Viasat's Company's Certification under the TEMPEST Manufacturing and Test Services Program
- Perform testing in accordance with NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92, CNSSAM TEMPEST 01-02
- Work with in-house and contract test technicians to conduct experimental (engineering) and formal (for score) TEMPEST tests
- Execute Viasat's production sampling TEMPEST program
- Work closely with NSA to achieve successful TEMPEST test results and product certification
- The engineer will also support the EMI/EMC qualification of Viasat products
What you'll need
- 5+ years' hardware design for TEMPEST secure products
- 3+ years' TEMPEST experience after receiving CTP certification
- Extensive experience with NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92 and CNSSAM TEMPEST/01-02 specifications
- Have a minimum of 3 years of TEMPEST experience after receiving CTP certification
- Proven familiarity with TEMPEST test equipment such as, TEMPEST receivers, oscilloscopes, dynamic signal analyzers, signal generators, etc
- Foundational knowledge of analog and digital logic and timing considerations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work with a temporally and geographically diverse team
- Ability to document and report on technical solutions/findings
- Familiarity with production related processes and common failure modes
- Proven ability to work with a multidisciplinary team to evaluate and troubleshoot production related issues
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Engineering Physics or Physics
- NSA Certified TEMPEST Professional Level I (CTP-I)
- US Government position. US citizenship required
- Active DoD Top Secret Clearance or ability to obtain when administratively feasible
- Ability to travel up to 30% of time if required
What will help you on the job
- Experience with MIL-STD-461/464 and/or DO-160 EMI/EMC standards
- NSA Certified TEMPEST Professional Level II (CTP-II)
