Viasat · 1 week ago
TEMPEST Engineer, Viasat Government
Tempe, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$184K/yr - $276K/yr
5+ years expViasat is a global communications company on a mission to deliver connections that change the world. The TEMPEST Engineer will craft, test, certify, and build high assurance encryption products aligned with NSA TEMPEST requirements, collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance and successful certification.
InternetOptical CommunicationTelecommunications
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Collaborate with analog and digital hardware design engineers and mechanical engineers to create TEMPEST compliant products
Recommend circuits, participate in design reviews, conduct tests on new TEMPEST solutions
Review Schematic/CAD designs
Develop TEMPEST Test plans, procedures, and reports
Participate in the initial Certification and Submittal phase of Viasat's new TEMPEST facility and oversee certification under the TEMPEST Manufacturing and Test Services Program
Perform testing in accordance with NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92, CNSSAM TEMPEST 01-02
Collaborate with in-house and contract test technicians to conduct experimental (engineering) and formal (for score) TEMPEST tests
Execute Viasat's production sampling TEMPEST program
Collaborate with NSA to achieve successful TEMPEST test results and product certification
Support the EMI/EMC qualification of Viasat products
Qualification
Required
5+ years hardware design for TEMPEST secure products
5+ years of TEMPEST experience post CTP certification
Proven experience with NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92 and CNSSAM TEMPEST/01-02 specifications
Validated understanding with TEMPEST test equipment such as TEMPEST receivers, oscilloscopes, dynamic signal analyzers and signal generators
Foundational knowledge of analog and digital logic and timing considerations
Solid written and verbal communication skills, ability to work with a temporally and geographically diverse team
Familiarity with production related processes and common failure modes
Able to be a part of a multidisciplinary team to evaluate and troubleshoot production related issues
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Sciences or relevant technical field
Certification of a Level II CTP (Certified Tempest Professional)
US Government position. US Citizenship required
Active DoD Secret Clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret when administratively feasible
Ability to travel between 40% - 60% if not located in Tempe, Arizona
Preferred
Demonstrated experience with MIL-STD-461/464 and/or DO-160 EMI/EMC standards
Experience with MIL-STD-461/464 and/or DO-160 EMI/EMC standards
Benefits
Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Viasat
Viasat is a global communications company that offers satellite services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.16BKey Investors
UK Space AgencyNASA
2025-11-21Grant· $1.15M
2024-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $1.98B
2023-09-13Post Ipo Debt· $733.4M
Leadership Team
Andy Lincoln
Chief Engineer
Don Buchman
President Aviation
Recent News
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