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Staff Engineer Systems (Certified TEMPEST Professional Level I o

Northrop Grumman

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Melbourne, FL
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$152,900 - $229,300

Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 Staff Electrical 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. Operating on our 9/80 schedule, meaning you will get every other Friday off.

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
  • Mentor TEMPEST trainees in support of Certification


Basic Qualifications:
  • Must have a minimum 12 Years of relevant experience with Bachelors in STEM field; 10 Years of relevant experience with Masters in STEM field; 8 Years of relevant experience with PhD in STEM field
  • US citizen with active US Government Secret Clearance
  • Candidate is 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
  • Candidate must be able to work in a team environment and collaborate across programs and shifts
  • Candidate must be able to work independently, communicate clearly, and effectively with employees and customers
  • Familiarity with TEMPEST standards including NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92, CNSSAM TEMPEST 01-02, and related NSA technical memorandums
  • Familiarity with TEMPEST test equipment such as, TEMPEST receivers, oscilloscopes, dynamic signal analyzers, signal generators, etc.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • 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.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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