Northrop Grumman

Sr. Staff Engineer Systems (Certified TEMPEST Professional Level I or II)

Northrop Grumman$166K — $249K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with significant systems engineering experience (10-14 years)
  • Current DoD Secret clearance with a recent background investigation
  • Ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) access
  • Experience with MIL-STD-464 or MIL-STD-461
  • Familiarity with TEMPEST standards
  • Extensive design experience with EMI filters and circuit layout for compliance
  • Experience with modeling and simulation tools for E3 analysis

Responsibilities

  • Lead TEMPEST and EMI/EMC design and testing efforts
  • Decompose system level TEMPEST or EMI/EMC requirements
  • Develop design requirements at the sub-system level
  • Support hardware design to ensure compliance with specifications
  • Contribute to TEMPEST Control Plan and E3 Integration and Analysis Report
  • Author test plans, procedures, and reports for TEMPEST testing
  • Mentor trainees for Certification programs

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • Variety of health insurance options
  • Life and disability insurance coverage
  • Savings plan participation
  • Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
  • Annual bonuses based on individual contributions
  • Potential Long Term Incentives for higher-level positions
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector is searching for a Sr. Staff Electrical Engineer to join the Engineering Products team. 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.

This 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 Aeronautics and Mission Systems and associated Ground Control Systems.

Job duties may include:

  • 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:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 14 years of systems engineering experience OR Master’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 12 years of systems engineering experience OR a Doctorate in STEM discipline and 10 years of systems engineering experience. 
  • Must have a current DoD Secret clearance with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation.
  • Ability to obtain SAP access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
  • Experience with MIL-STD-464 or MIL-STD-461.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, with a specialty in Electromagnetics, RF, or analog circuitry.
  • Familiarity with TEMPEST standards including NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92, CNSSAM TEMPEST 01-02, and related NSA technical memorandums.
  • Ability to take NSA TEMPEST Certification Professional Exam
  • Experience with defense and aerospace industry practices, and programmatic skills supporting BOE, RFP, ROM, CAM, WBS, Risk assessments for E3 compliance is a plus for candidates.
  • Ideal candidates can show extensive design experience with EMI filters, circuit layout and analysis for E3, shielding, lightning protection, cable and harnessing design.
  • Candidates with working knowledge and experience in modeling and simulation of E3 using commercially available software is a plus.
  • Experience with design for TEMPEST and EMI/EMC compliance and system level integration (bonding, grounding, shielding, filtering, transient suppression)

Primary Level Salary Range: $166,500.00 - $249,700.00

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
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