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# Sentinel - Principal / Sr Principal TEMPEST System Engineer

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $108,800.0 - $163,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Systems Engineering, SAP (Applications), Test Scripts, SC Clearance
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8953247/sentinel-principal-sr-principal-tempest-system-engineer

## About the Role

This requisition may be filled at either the Principal Systems Engineer level (T-03) or Sr. Principal Systems Engineer level (T-04)., * 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
 * 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

## Description

This position is for a systems engineer experienced in design and testing for TEMPEST compliance. The selected candidate will be supporting efforts within the Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) team., * Make significant contributions to a team of engineers in TEMPEST testing and analysis

 * Conduct TEMPEST testing in accordance with NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92, 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