TEMPEST ENGINEER - TEMPEST Professional Level II Preferred - 10+ yrs of Experience - TS/SCI w/Poly clearance is required - IW - 5020
Halogen Engineering Group · Linthicum Heights
Posted Oct 5, 2026 · Verified open Oct 10, 2026
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TEMPEST Engineer - TEMPEST Professional Level II Preferred - 10+ yrs of Experience - TS/SCI w/Poly Required Halogen Engineering Group is looking for a TEMPEST Engineer who will work with TEMPEST engineers and SMEs performing TEMPEST testing and provide TEMPEST engineering recommendations to help ensure the security of our nation's systems . You'll learn from our existing TEMPEST subject matter experts to grow your knowledge and skills, as well as share your TEMPEST expertise with others. You'll get to work onsite with the customer, integrated into their team to ensure mission success. Location: Linthicum Heights, MD Travel Required: No Shift: Day Remote Type: Onsite Security Clearance: Current TS/SCI Polygraph: Required Salary Range The projected compensation range for this position is 217K-230K (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. Capabilities Ensure 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. Requirements Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical/scientific discipline 10+ years of related professional experience Desired Skills Military or IC experience in a relevant technical or RF field is preferred. 10+ years of related professional experience; Experience may be substituted with education as follows: High School Diploma: + 15 years System Engineering Experience Relevant Bachelor's degree in a STEM field + 11 years System Engineering Relevant Master's degree in a STEM field + 9 years System Engineering Advanced degree may be preferred at this level Certified TEMPEST Professional Level II (CTP-II) 3+ years of experience with TEMPEST testing, and/or TEMPEST manufacturing Benefits CareFirst Insurance Medical Plans Three available medical plans–2 Platinum PPO Plans ($0 Deductible) and 1 HSA Plan ($1500 deductible) Halogen pays 100% Medical Premium Costs up to $25,000 CareFirst Wellness Rewards Program Dental Plan Halogen pays 50% of the plan costs Vision Plan Halogen pays 100% of the plan costs 401K 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 Coverage Paid Time Off · 20 Paid Time Off Days · 6 Federal Holidays · 5 Floating Holidays Bonuses · Based on performance and billable hours Halogen Engineering Group does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.