TEMPEST Engineer – Level II Certified
Tempe, Arizona (Onsite)
US Citizens Only – Active DoD Secret Clearance Required
Highly Competitive Salary + Relocation Support
Greenfield Lab Setup | Long-Term, High-Impact Project
We’re supporting a defense-tech company on a critical, long-standing search for a Level II Certified TEMPEST Engineer to join a highly classified engineering team.
This is a rare opportunity to build a full-scale TEMPEST lab from the ground up. You’d be stepping into a high-autonomy role with full ownership over testing, certification, lab development, and compliance. This is one of the most technically demanding roles in national security hardware engineering – and it’s only open to candidates with the right credentials.
What You’ll Do
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Design, test, and certify secure hardware products to NSA TEMPEST standards
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Build out and certify a new TEMPEST lab under the TEMPEST Manufacturing and Test Services Program
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Collaborate across digital, analog, and mechanical engineering teams
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Develop test plans and procedures for both experimental and formal evaluations
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Lead product certification efforts with the NSA
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Support EMI/EMC compliance as needed
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Drive root-cause analysis and resolution of test failures
✅ Requirements
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Certified TEMPEST Professional Level II (CTP-II)
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Active Secret clearance (minimum) – TS clearance preferred or obtainable
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US Citizenship (no exceptions – ITAR/DoD restricted)
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Hands-on experience with NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92, CNSSAM TEMPEST/01-02
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Deep familiarity with TEMPEST testing equipment (receivers, DSAs, scopes, etc.)
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Strong understanding of analog/digital hardware fundamentals
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Experience in hardware design and failure diagnostics
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, CS, or related technical field
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Willing to travel up to 50%
Why This Role Is Unique:
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This is a greenfield opportunity – full lab build, first in, major influence
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Join a high-impact, mission-critical project at the ground floor
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Relocation package available for the right person
This role has been open for several years due to the rarity of the skillset – if you’re qualified, you’re already in high demand. If you’re interested, or know someone who fits this incredibly niche profile, feel free to reach out directly for a confidential chat.
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Adam Slade