Sentinel - Principal​/Sr Principal TEMPEST System Engineer

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required:

Secret.

Travel required:

25% of the time.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking to add a Principal / Sr. Principal - TEMPEST Engineer to its Specialty Engineering Team located in Huntsville, Alabama in support of the Sentinel (GBSD) program.

• Make significant contributions to a team of engineers in TEMPEST testing and analysis
• Conduct TEMPEST testing in accordance with NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92 and CNSSAM TEMPEST 01-02
• Support the program’s TEMPEST SME – representing the company and program through frequent customer interactions
• Assist in the development of the TEMPEST Control Plan
• Develop TEMPEST test plans and test procedures
• Review TEMPEST testing results
• Provide consultation on TEMPEST best practices

• Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
• 3+ years’ experience using TEMPEST Specs NSTISSAM TEMPEST 1/92, CNSSAM TEMPEST 1-13, CNSSAM TEMPEST 01-02, AMSG 720B, AMSG 788A, AMSG 784, BTR:01:210, NATO SDIP-27
• 3+ years’ experience ensuring systems and equipment meet NSTISSAM TEMPEST 1/92, CNSSAM TEMPEST 1-13, CNSSAM TEMPEST 01-02 and other TEMPEST requirements
• 3+ years’ experience providing design guidance and recommendations on shielding, filtering, grounding; trace routing, PCB board layer stack‑up, cabling, and I/O protections to facilitate compliance
• 3+ years’ experience reviewing and maintaining TEMPEST design guidelines

• Active Top‑Secret Clearance with an investigation date in the last 6 years or ability to obtain one
• Certified TEMPEST Professional Level I
• Prior experience operating a certified TEMPEST Test Lab
• Prior experience developing the design of and establishing a certified TEMPEST lab
• Ability to use design simulation tools to analyze shielding performance, filter design, and identify potential vulnerabilities from schematics or board layout deficiencies
• Experience reviewing and maintaining TEMPEST design guidelines
• Prior experience reviewing TEMPEST Test Plans and Test Reports in accordance with the guidelines specified in NSTISSAM TEMPEST 1-92 and CNSSAM TEMPEST 01-02

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

The position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80.

Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $
Secondary Level Salary Range: $ - $

Additional compensation may include overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and long‑term incentives for eligible positions.

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  U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.