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Principal / Sr Principal TEMPEST System Engineer

Northrop Grumman Huntsville, AL

Huntsville, AL

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$109k - $204k/yr Full time Senior Engineering MIL-STD

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Job Description

A Principal / Sr Principal TEMPEST Engineer opportunity based onsite in Huntsville, Alabama with Northrop Grumman.

Responsibilities

Contribute to a TEMPEST testing and analysis team with practical engineering input
Execute TEMPEST testing per NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92 and CNSSAM TEMPEST 01-02 guidelines
Represent the TEMPEST SME in frequent customer interactions for the program
Assist in creating the TEMPEST Control Plan
Develop TEMPEST test plans and test procedures
Review and interpret TEMPEST testing results
Advise on TEMPEST best practices and approaches

Requirements

U S citizen with an active Secret clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with investigation date within the last 6 years
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable timeframe
3+ years of 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 ensuring systems and equipment meet TEMPEST requirements
3+ years providing design guidance on shielding, filtering, grounding, trace routing, PCB layer stack-up, cabling, and I/O protections to enable compliance
3+ years reviewing and maintaining TEMPEST design guidelines

Technologies and Standards

TEMPEST standards: NSTISSAM TEMPEST 1/92, CNSSAM TEMPEST 1-13, CNSSAM TEMPEST 01-02
Supporting references: AMSG 720B, AMSG 788A, AMSG 784, BTR:01:210, NATO SDIP-27

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage
401k plan
Educational assistance
Life insurance
Employee assistance programs and work-life solutions
Paid time off
Health and wellness resources
Employee discounts

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available

Clearance

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

Travel

Travel is required; approximately 25 percent of the time

Salary

Primary level: USD 108,800 - 163,200 per year
Secondary level: USD 135,800 - 203,600 per year

Location

Huntsville, AL onsite

Description

Northrop Grumman offers opportunities to work on transformative systems with a global impact, backed by a history of pioneering advancements. The organization seeks engineers with bold ideas and a collaborative spirit to advance its TEMPEST capabilities on the Sentinel GBSD program.

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3mo ago

Senior Test Engineer

Rocket EMS Santa Clara, CA

Santa Clara, CA

3mo ago Closed

$130k - $140k/yr Full time Senior Aerospace MIL-STD

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed May 20, 2026).

Job Description

Senior Environmental Test Engineer role at Rocket EMS in Santa Clara, CA (onsite), with a salary range of USD 130,000 - 140,000 per year, focusing on planning, executing TVAC, thermal cycling, and vibration/shock tests for space product subsystems in accordance with NASA, MIL-STD, and ECSS standards.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, execution, and documentation of thermal vacuum (TVAC), thermal cycling, and vibration/shock tests for space product subsystems.
Develop and refine test procedures that meet customer requirements and industry standards (NASA, MIL-STD, ECSS).
Operate and oversee environmental test facilities, including vibration tables, thermal chambers, and data acquisition systems.
Analyze test data to identify trends, anomalies, and root causes, providing actionable recommendations to engineering teams.
Collaborate closely with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure test readiness and quick issue resolution.
Support test readiness reviews, customer audits, and final test reports for flight hardware.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering field.
5+ years of hands-on experience in environmental testing, with a focus on thermal and vibration testing.
Proficiency with test control and data acquisition systems (eg, LMS, NI LabVIEW, Crystal Instruments).
Strong knowledge of environmental test standards (NASA GEVS, MIL-STD-1540, ECSS-Q-ST).
Proven ability to troubleshoot test setups, instrumentation, and facility equipment under tight schedules.
Excellent communication skills for interfacing with multidisciplinary teams and customers.
A meticulous, detail-oriented mindset—because in spaceflight, precision is everything.

Technologies

LMS
NI LabVIEW
Crystal Instruments

Benefits

Real flight hardware work
Access to state-of-the-art environmental test facilities and tools
Competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits, and 401(k) with company match
Be part of a team where your work directly contributes to groundbreaking space missions

Our Mission

We build and test spacecraft for companies pushing the boundaries of human knowledge and exploration, delivering reliable, high-performance space systems that operate in extreme environments.

The Impact You’ll Make

As a Senior Environmental Test Engineer, you will be the guardian of mission readiness. Your expertise in thermal and vibration testing ensures our customers' products survive launch and the harsh conditions of space, validating that every component meets the highest standards from concept through launch.

Why You’ll Love It Here

Work on real flight hardware destined for orbit and beyond
Access to state-of-the-art environmental test facilities and tools
Competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, and 401(k) with company match
Be part of a team where your work directly contributes to groundbreaking space missions

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