General Dynamics

TEMPEST Engineer (up to $20K Sign-On Bonus)

General Dynamics$149K — $166K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
  • 8+ years of job-related experience or a Master's degree with 6 years of experience.
  • Department of Defense SECRET security clearance is required at hire; ability to obtain Top Secret clearance ASAP.
  • Certified TEMPEST Professional Level II preferred, or Level I with ability to achieve Level II certification.
  • Familiarity with TEMPEST standards, including NSTISSAM and CNSSAM guidelines.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and review TEMPEST test plans for tactical communications and rugged equipment.
  • Conduct TEMPEST testing in accordance with established standards.
  • Collaborate with product teams to identify issues and recommend cost-effective solutions.
  • Prepare and review TEMPEST test reports for diverse military applications.
  • Manage equipment calibration and maintenance activities.
  • Troubleshoot equipment and test setup challenges effectively.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for advancement in a cutting-edge technology environment.
  • Collaboration with esteemed customers on national security missions.
  • Hybrid work model available for enhanced work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Basic Qualifications

Education Requirements:

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience.

Clearance Requirements:

Department of Defense SECRET security clearance is required at time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for an experienced TEMPEST Engineer. As a member of the EMI/TEMPEST Group the candidate will perform TEMPEST testing, provide TEMPEST design support, and develop TEMPEST Test Plans/Reports for a wide variety of tactical communications systems, rugged communications equipment, and computer equipment for military applications. Products range from tabletop subsystems to large complex vehicular systems. This position provides an opportunity to further advance the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nation's core defense/intelligence services and systems. General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.

Representative Duties and Tasks:
  • Review and develop TEMPEST test plans
  • Perform TEMPEST testing in accordance with the applicable standards
  • Work closely with product teams to troubleshoot problems as needed and recommend cost effective solutions with minimal design impact
  • Review and develop TEMPEST test reports
  • Manage equipment calibrations and repairs
  • Troubleshoot and solve equipment and test setup issues


Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
  • Candidate must be a Certified TEMPEST Professional Level II or be a Level I with the ability to achieve a Level II certification
  • Familiarity with TEMPEST standards including NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92, CNSSAM TEMPEST 01-02, and related NSA technical memorandums
  • Perform testing in accordance with NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92, CNSSAM TEMPEST 01-02
  • Familiarity with TEMPEST test equipment such as, TEMPEST receivers, oscilloscopes, dynamic signal analyzers, signal generators, etc.
  • 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
  • Candidate must be able to write TEMPEST Test plans and reports or demonstrate the ability to learn
  • Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation


Preferred Certification and Experience:

The candidate must be a current Certified TEMPEST Professional (CTP) Level I/II, or have the required background/experience to obtain certification in short-term.

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Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $149,902.00 - USD $166,298.00 /Yr.

About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is involved in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat vehicles and systems, armaments, and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and mission-critical information systems and technologies. General Dynamics has four main business segments. Aerospace designs, develops, manufacturers and services a comprehensive offering of advanced business-jet aircraft. Combat Systems specializes in producing, supporting and sustaining land and expeditionary combat systems for the U.S. military and its allies. Marine Systems designs, builds and supports submarines and a variety of surface ships for the U.S. Navy and commercial customers. The Information Systems and Technology group offers a breadth and depth of technology and service capabilities that support a wide range of government and commercial needs, including systems integration expertise; hardware and software products; and engineering, management and support services.

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Learn more about General Dynamics
Size
103,100 employees
Market Cap
$67.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1952
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$37.9 billion
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