TEMPEST ENGINEER - TEMPEST Professional Level II (CTP-II)- 3+ yrs of Experience - TS/SCI w/Poly clearance is required - IW

Job DescriptionTEMPEST Engineer - TEMPEST Professional Level II (CTP-II) - 3+ yrs of Experience - TS/SCI w/Poly RequiredHalogen Engineering Group is looking for a TEMPEST Engineer who will work on a team of TEMPEST engineers and SMEs performing TEMPEST testing and providing TEMPEST engineering recommendations to help ensure the security of our nation's systems. You'll get to work onsite with the customer, integrated into their team to ensure mission success.The devices we use daily, emit RF signals. While these emissions are typically designed to stay within the device and communicate with other devices, they can inadvertently leak sensitive data if not adequately managed. This concept forms a crucial aspect of TEMPEST, as it addresses not only the intentional interception of RF signals, but also the potential vulnerabilities arising from the unintentional release of these signalsLocation: Linthicum Heights, MDTravel Required: NoShift: DayRemote Type: OnsiteSecurity Clearance: Current TS/SCIPolygraph: Required (Poly must be less than 6 years old)Salary RangeThe projected compensation range for this position is 203K to 209K (annualized USD).Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.CapabilitiesEnsure that TEMPEST testing requirements are defined by the customer's Certified TEMPEST Technical Authority (CTTA).Evaluate engineering change proposal (ECP) packages to ensure the proposed changes do not impact the TEMPEST integrity of the device, or if necessary, additional TEMPEST testing is performed to recertify the device.Attend technical meetings with crypto device users/customers CSCM's and vendor partners.Provide TEMPEST lab testing of certified cryptographic devices to ensure it meets the current National TEMPEST standard.Perform TEMPEST Field testing of cryptographic equipment to discover vulnerabilities in secure systems.Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) support when a cryptographic device has a TEMPEST vulnerability.RequirementsQualificationsCertified TEMPEST Professional Level II (CTP-II)3+ years of experience with TEMPEST testing, and/or TEMPEST manufacturingIf you do not have TEMPEST experience you can qualify if you have:At least 2-3 years required -RF, Electrical Engineering, or EEE experience : Understanding how digital devices generate unintentional emissions and designing countermeasures such as shielding, filtering, and grounding.At least 2-3 years required - Schematic Reading & Analysis: Proficiency in interpreting circuit diagrams is crucial for pinpointing potential emission sources and planning the placement of shielding or filters.Candidate will also be required to obtain CTP II certification after starting.Desired SkillsMilitary or IC experience in a relevant technical or RF fieldBenefitsCareFirst InsuranceMedical PlansThree available medical plans-2 Platinum PPO Plans ($0 Deductible) and 1 HSA Plan ($1500 deductible)Halogen pays 100% Medical Premium Costs up to $25,000CareFirst Wellness Rewards ProgramDental PlanHalogen pays 50% of the plan costsVision PlanHalogen pays 100% of the plan costs401K Retirement Plan• 10% contribution paid by the company, automatically vested and paid in each pay period.Life Insurance, AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability CoveragePaid Time Off• 20 Paid Time Off Days• 6 Federal Holidays• 5 Floating HolidaysBonuses• Based on performance and billable hours