Certified TEMPEST Professional (SMES)

Job Code: 46312 | Camden, NJ (on-site)

About the role

L3Harris – Integrated Systems & Encryption (IS&E) is a recognized global leader in the design, development and production of secure communication systems and products supporting mission-critical space, ground, air and naval operations. This role requires a deep understanding of TEMPEST principles, electromagnetic compatibility, RF measurement techniques, and NSA certification requirements. As a Senior Electrical Engineer with active NSA Certified TEMPEST Professional (CTP) certification, you will serve as a critical member of L3Harris's TEMPEST engineering capability at Camden, NJ. You will be responsible for executing and leading TEMPEST test activities in compliance with the National TEMPEST Standard, supporting programs with embedded crypto engines requiring TEMPEST compliance verification by test. You will support L3Harris programs across all phases of development, ensuring TEMPEST compliance requirements are identified early and addressed through sound engineering design and rigorous test execution.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, execute, and review TEMPEST Test Plans and Test Reports in compliance with TEMPEST standards, certifying the accuracy of all executed test results.
• Perform TEMPEST services for L3Harris programs with embedded crypto engines requiring TEMPEST compliance verification by test.
• Apply engineering expertise to direct, configure, and oversee the use of RF/TEMPEST instrumentation including receivers, antennas, spectrum analyzers, and amplifiers, ensuring proper measurement methodology and technical accuracy in support of TEMPEST test activities.
• Perform RF emissions troubleshooting and diagnostic work at the component, unit, and system level, including analysis of shielding, grounding, filtering, and electromagnetic vulnerability.
• Collaborate with program engineering teams to review and derive TEMPEST-related hardware requirements, providing design engineering guidance on TEMPEST countermeasures early in program development phases to reduce schedule risk and test costs.
• Provide technical oversight, mentoring, and direct supervision of engineering personnel pursuing NSA CTP certification.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, or related engineering discipline and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience; OR Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience; OR in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Active NSA TEMPEST CTP‑I or CTP‑II certification OR demonstrated foundational TEMPEST knowledge with current participation in, or completion of, training that prepares the candidate to take the CTP‑I/II certification exam.
• Minimum US DoD SECRET Clearance required.
• Demonstrated understanding of electromagnetic concepts including RF isolation, shielding, grounding, and filtering.
• Hands-on experience selecting, configuring, and operating RF and TEMPEST measurement instrumentation including receivers, antennas, spectrum analyzers, and amplifiers.
• Experience preparing and executing TEMPEST or EMI/EMC test plans and test reports in compliance with applicable national standards.
• Must be willing to travel as required to support TEMPEST test activities at NSA Certified TEMPEST Test Services facilities.

Skills

• TOP SECRET clearance preferred.
• International