TEMPEST Engineer, Viasat Government with Security Clearance

About Us

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments, and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

About the Role

You will craft, test, certify, and build high assurance encryption products aligned with NSA TEMPEST requirements within Viasat Government - Secure Network Systems (SNS). This role leverages your TEMPEST design expertise for new HAIPE, EDE, Space, and Tactical high assurance encryptors, while executing the production TEMPEST sampling program and addressing test failures to root cause.

The day-to-day involves collaborating with analog and digital hardware design engineers and mechanical engineers to create TEMPEST-compliant products. You will recommend circuits, participate in design reviews, and conduct tests on new TEMPEST solutions. Your responsibilities include reviewing schematic and CAD designs, developing TEMPEST test plans, procedures, and reports, and participating in the initial certification and submittal phase of Viasat's new TEMPEST facility. You will oversee certification under the TEMPEST Manufacturing and Test Services Program and perform testing in accordance with NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92 and CNSSAM TEMPEST 01-02 standards. Additionally, you will collaborate with in-house and contract test technicians to conduct experimental and formal TEMPEST tests, execute the production sampling program, and work directly with the NSA to achieve successful test results and product certification. You will also support the EMI/EMC qualification of Viasat products.

Hiring Process

This is a US Government position requiring US Citizenship. Candidates must hold an active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret when administratively feasible. The role may require travel up to 15%. Viasat offers a relocation package for qualified candidates.

Equal Opportunity

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.