TEMPEST EMR Survivability Engineer

Job ID: 8471
Date Posted: June 23, 2026

• Sentinel E3 development with special emphasis on nuclear hardness and survivability in electromagnetic environments including design and evaluation of weapon components, equipment, and subsystems
• Works Sentinel requirements and ensures compliance within ICBM environments, these environments include temperature, altitude, vibration, shock, acceleration, humidity, sand and dust, low pressure, drop, acoustic noise, power variations, and radiation, such that all Sentinel sites, subsystems, and facilities become Certified and Accredited (C&A)
• Performs technical requirements analysis pertaining to nuclear weapon NH&S/E3
• Ensures Sentinel requirements are met within ICBM environments, including Addressing compromising Electro-Magnetic (EM) emanations (e.g. HEMP, TEMPEST), ensuring Emission Security (EMSEC) for Sentinel systems, their processing of NC2 information, and new Sentinel facilities at multiple ICBM sites
• Assesses the EMI/CMC risk of unintentional radio, electrical, opto-electrical signals, sounds, and vibrations to protect ICBM classified or sensitive nuclear command, control, and communiques (NC3) information which is governed by the National Security Agency (NSA)

• Contributes to systems and specialty engineering tasks, ensures Sentinel design, development, and production meet the Weapons Systems Specifications (WSS) for both the SPO and the Integrated Product Team (IPT)
• Prevents Sentinel system and NC3 information espionage via EMR emanations, acoustic emissions, or other potential compromising signals or emanations
• Analyzes shielding effectiveness and grounding techniques to protect against EMR and ensure communications security (COMSEC)
• Analyzes, prepares, and reviews documentation for highly complex missile engineering and operational acquisition for NH&S, especially E3/EMR hardness
• Recommends Sentinel design modifications to eliminate or mitigate NH&S/E3 system malfunction
• Reviews system requirements, specifications or changes for emission security (EMSEC) to prevent compromising emanations (TEMPEST)

• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
• Graduate degree in electrical engineering
• 15+ years of relevant experience in E3, EMSEC, TEMPEST, or related electromagnetic effects within defense or national security programs
• Nuclear weapons E3 EMR expertise such as HEMP, HERO, and/or nuclear weapon TEMPEST certification
• Nuclear weapons environmental qualifications testing expertise in domains such as Temperature/Altitude, Vibration, Shock, Acceleration, and Ionizing Radiation
• Working knowledge of electromagnetic vulnerabilities and mitigation techniques, including shielding effectiveness, grounding/bonding, and emission control strategies
• Ability to translate ambiguous or evolving requirements into actionable engineering guidance
• Good understanding of semiconductors, signal processing, and wireless communication
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams

• Active Top Secret/SCI Access Clearance
• Practical understanding of NSTISSAM TEMPEST guidance and its application in system design and facility environments
• Demonstrated hands-on experience supporting TEMPEST evaluation, certification, or accreditation activities (e.g., system or facility-level assessments)
• Experience interpreting and implementing EMSEC requirements in coordination with government stakeholders (e.g., NSA, service certification authorities, or program offices)
• Experience supporting TEMPEST test events, red/black engineering, or facility accreditation efforts
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, and MIL-STD-188-125 in the context of E3/EMI/EMC and EMSEC integration
• Experience with HEMP, lightning effects, HERO, or broader E3 domains
• Prior experience in a UARC, FFRDC, or government laboratory environment

• This role may require travel to government and test facilities
• Selected candidates may be required to attend specialized TEMPEST training (e.g., National TEMPEST School)

• $150,000 - $205,000
  • Salary commensurate on education and relevant experience

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Why Join SDL?
*SDL offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Visit our Benefits Page to learn more about what we offer.

SDL delivers advanced multi-domain solutions to protect national security and enable scientific discovery. Our expertise in satellites, sensors and instruments, ground systems and data processing, and autonomous systems plays a critical role in missions supporting NASA and the Department of Defense. Join our team of engineers, scientists, technicians, and business professionals in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.

At SDL, we strive to uphold a culture of respect, collaboration, empowerment, and accountability. We listen with open minds, seek to understand diverse perspectives, and engage in thoughtful dialogue. We work together by sharing knowledge, involving others, and offering support. We trust and empower our team members to take ownership, act with integrity, and be accountable. Above all, we deliver on our commitments to each other and to our mission partners.

The application window for this position is expected to remain open for approximately 14 days; however, it may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly.

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