Sr. Staff Engineer Systems (Certified TEMPEST Professional Level I or II)
Northrop Grumman
- Location
- United States-Florida-Melbourne
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Staff
- Posted
- Aug 27, 2026
Skills
About this role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector is searching for a Sr. Staff Electrical Engineer to join the Engineering Products team. The location for this opportunity is Melbourne, FL and will be primarily based within our office spaces to support the program and business needs. This position requires 100% on site work. This position is for an electrical engineer experienced in design for TEMPEST and EMI/EMC compliance. The selected candidate will be expected to lead efforts within the Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) team in the areas of TEMPEST, EMI/EMC design, and test. Technical areas include Aeronautics and Mission Systems and associated Ground Control Systems. Job duties may include: Perform system level decomposition of TEMPEST or EMI/EMC requirements Develop TEMPEST or EMI/EMC design requirements at sub-system level Provide support to the Design review process Support hardware design engineering to ensure compliance with TEMPEST and EMI/EMC requirements Contribute to the development of the TEMPEST Control Plan Contribute to the development of the Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) Integration and Analysis Report (E3IAR), E3 Verification Procedures and Reports Assist authoring documentation in support of participating in Certified TEMPEST Test Services Program (CTTSP). Author TEMPEST test plans, test procedures, and test reports Prepare and Perform TEMPEST Testing in accordance with NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92, CNSSAM TEMPEST/01-02 Mentor TEMPEST trainees in support of Certification Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 14 years of systems engineering experience OR Master’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 12 years of systems engineering experience OR a Doctorate in STEM discipline and 10 years of systems engineering experience. Must have a current DoD Secret clearance with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation. Ability to obtain SAP access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs. Experience with MIL-STD-464 or MIL-STD-461.
Preferred Qualifications
A Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, with a specialty in Electromagnetics, RF, or analog circuitry. Familiarity with TEMPEST standards including NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92, CNSSAM TEMPEST 01-02, and related NSA technical memorandums. Ability to take NSA TEMPEST Certification Professional Exam Experience with defense and aerospace industry practices, and programmatic skills supporting BOE, RFP, ROM, CAM, WBS, Risk assessments for E3 compliance is a plus for candidates. Ideal candidates can show extensive design experience with EMI filters, circuit layout and analysis for E3, shielding, lightning protection, cable and harnessing design. Candidates with working knowledge and experience in modeling and simulation of E3 using commercially