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Lead, TEMPEST CTP-II Design, Analysis, and Test Engineer - Palm Bay - Secret

Palm Bay, Florida

Job ID 30926
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Job Title: Lead, TEMPEST CTP-II Design, Analysis, and Test Engineer - Palm Bay - Secret
Job Code: 30926
Job Location: Palm Bay, FL
Job Schedule: 9/80 – (Every other Friday off!)
Relocation assistance is available to qualified candidates.

Job Description:
The L3 Harris company is seeking motivated and talented electromagnetic effects E3 (TEMPEST) design and analysis engineers to join the L3 Harris TEMPEST electrical design engineering core group.
Our team is currently hiring TEMPEST CTP-II subject matter experts with comprehensive knowledge of the job area and in-depth knowledge in TEMPEST design and analysis.
As a member of our team, you will be part of a diverse multi-disciplined team of engineers operating in a highly agile environment using the latest tools and methodologies and develop your technical competence, as well as developing your leadership skills at a company with huge potential for long-term career growth.  At L3Harris we require your curiosity, determination, and imagination in our endeavor to make the impossible possible.
The TEMPEST Design engineer will be responsible for developing procedures, plans, and the execution of various TEMPEST and EMI design activities for a multitude of systems ranging from submersible to space platforms recognized around the world. The TEMPEST engineer may also support niche field related to Multipaction, Corona Discharge, and EMI/EMC on products being developed throughout L3Harris. This position is for a highly experienced engineering subject matter expert professional with a desire to drive technical expertise in the TEMPEST field.
This position provides an excellent opportunity to embed solutions at the beginning of the design phase while growing the next generation of TEMPEST engineers on a career path leading to the submittal of candidacy in the L3 Harris technical fellowship program.

Essential Functions:
•    Primary job responsibilities will include:
•    Perform TEMPEST design and analysis of systems using HFSS and other software packages.
•    Coordinate tests and verify TEMPEST design requirements with teammates, customers, and system architects through the development and sustainment of various L3 Harris systems.
•    Develop control plans, test procedures, and test reports.
•    Perform design analysis and implementation of mitigation mechanisms to ensure TEMPEST compliance.
•    Evaluation of design drawings to verify and correct system design to NSTISSAM 1-92 standards and MIL-STD-461.
•    Other job responsibilities may include:
•    Review supplier and partner qualification data for electromagnetic compatibility
•    Develop and validate electromagnetic requirements for electrical electronic systems, mechanical systems interconnect and structures.
•    Perform TEMPEST, EMI/EMC nuclear hardening, HIRF, Lightning, RF co-site and antenna coupling analysis and test. 
•    Apply EMI/TEMPEST engineering technology experience to document and solve complex problems. 
•    Perform trade studies modeling simulation and other forms of analysis to predict component interconnects and system performance and to optimize design.

Qualifications:
•    Requires active NSA CTP-II Certification or has been certified in the last five years. 
•    Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics or Engineering Physics Technology and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. 
•    Minimum US DOD SECRET Clearance required.


Preferred Additional Skills:
•    International Association for Radio Telecommunications and Electromagnetics (iNARTE) EMI/EMC engineer certification 
•    Must be familiar with electromagnetic concepts such as RF isolation, shielding, grounding and filtering. Must have familiarization of RF and measurement instrumentation such as receivers, antennas, analyzers and amplifiers.
•    Must be willing to travel as required. 
•    7 or more years related EMI/TEMPEST Design or Lab work experience.
•    Comprehensive level knowledge of job area. May have in-depth knowledge of project management.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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