TEMPEST Engineer (TS/SCI with Poly)
Annapolis Junction, MD · Computer/SoftwareTEMPEST Engineer
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Onsite (Government Facility)
Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI
Visa Status: U.S. Citizenship Required – no visa sponsorship or transfer available
Perks and Benefits
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💯 100% Paid Healthcare
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🌴 31 Days PTO (includes U.S. holidays)
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💸 10% 401(k) contribution in every paycheck – 100% Fully Vested Immediately
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🎓 Tuition reimbursement
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🏦 Student loan repayment
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🚀 Unlimited upskilling and career development
About the Role
Do you thrive on solving complex technical challenges, mastering new technologies, and securing national systems from critical vulnerabilities?
Our client is seeking TEMPEST Engineers to support highly sensitive missions within the U.S. Government. In this role, you’ll be an integral part of a specialized engineering team conducting TEMPEST testing, vulnerability analysis, and secure systems assessments to ensure electromagnetic security (EMSEC) of mission-critical platforms and infrastructure.
If you're passionate about protecting critical information, working on-site with high-level stakeholders, and growing your RF security skill set, this position offers unmatched opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
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Perform TEMPEST testing and provide engineering recommendations in secure environments
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Set up Equipment Under Test (EUT) enclosures according to government specifications
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Execute TEMPEST test methods and signal analysis procedures
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Record, analyze, and report on all test results and issues
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Identify, troubleshoot, and mitigate EMSEC vulnerabilities
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Interface with TEMPEST vendors and support project teams on compliance with NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92
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Capture and analyze qualification test data and generate detailed test reports
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Verify test requirements defined by Certified TEMPEST Technical Authorities (CTTAs)
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Conduct testing of certified cryptographic equipment to assess vulnerabilities
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Test COTS equipment to identify risks and recommend countermeasures
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Ensure consistent application of IASRD standards across the Intelligence Community
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Participate in Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs) with customers, vendors, and cryptographic device users
Required Qualifications
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Certified TEMPEST Professional Level II (CTP II); or
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Technical Surveillance Countermeasures Practitioner (TSCP) – Interagency Training Center certification
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3+ years of TEMPEST testing, design, or engineering experience
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Ability to work onsite in a government facility, only during hours when government officials are present
Additional Consideration
We are open to candidates with hands-on RF engineering, electronics, or electrical engineering backgrounds in lieu of direct TEMPEST experience, provided they hold the required polygraph clearance and show strong potential for immediate contribution in this field.
Desired Skills
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Experience with secure communications systems and cryptographic equipment
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Familiarity with government standards for EMSEC and information assurance
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Strong documentation and reporting skills
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Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and government stakeholders
Education
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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, RF Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred
Compensation
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💼 Annual Salary + Bonus
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Full benefits included
Important Notes
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Must be a U.S. Citizen
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Top Secret clearance required (CI Poly or Secret may be considered for the right candidate)
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Onsite work only – Remote work is not available
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No visa sponsorship or transfer provided
If you’re ready to take your RF, EMSEC, or TEMPEST expertise to the next level and make a real impact, we encourage you to apply today.
We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.