TEMPEST Test Engineer
Listed on 2026-11-02
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IT/Tech
Technical Support, Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer
Columbia, MD Full-time $160,000 - $220,000 per year Posted October 29, 2026
OverviewTalon Defense seeks a Certified TEMPEST Professional (Level II) to conduct and lead TEMPEST testing, resolve TEMPEST vulnerabilities, and provide design guidance.
Key Responsibilities- Conduct and lead TEMPEST testing using approved test procedures in accordance with the National TEMPEST Standard
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve TEMPEST-related vulnerabilities
- Verify TEMPEST requirements and provide design guidance
- Capture and analyze test data and results and write test reports
- 3+ years of experience with TEMPEST testing and/or TEMPEST manufacturing
- Experience in a combination of the following: conducting and leading TEMPEST testing using approved test procedures in accordance with the National TEMPEST Standard; identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving TEMPEST-related vulnerabilities; verifying TEMPEST requirements and providing design guidance; and capturing and analyzing test data and results and writing test reports
- Certified TEMPEST Professional (CTP) Level II certification
- Associate degree or relevant technical school training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Military and/or intelligence community experience in a relevant technical or radio frequency (RF) field
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, specifically Access
$160,000 - $220,000 per year
Medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with company match; paid time off and federal holidays; life insurance; professional development and certification reimbursement.
Annual performance bonus; employee referral bonuses.
Salary offered will depend on numerous qualifying factors such as clearance, degree and the years and depth of applicable experience.
Security ClearanceTS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
Talon Defense, Inc. provides equal opportunities to qualified employees and prospective employees without regard to age, race, color, religion, pregnancy, sex, national origin, veteran status, uniformed status, physical or mental disability, or other protected characteristics.
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