Protected Distribution System (PDS)/TEMPEST Engineer

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Interim Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Professional Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Communication, Electronic Equipment, Electronic Systems

Certifications:

None

Experience:

2 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

ELECTRONICS ENGINEER

The position of PDS/TEMPEST Engineer is responsible for conducting PDS design reviews, PDS inspections of Navy facilities, reviewing Navy TEMPEST Requirements Questionnaires (TRQs), and performing TEMPEST inspections and testing of equipment. The role involves ensuring that Navy communication systems and equipment are protected against electromagnetic emissions and comply with TEMPEST requirements. This role will be performed in coordination with a Govt SME.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

-- Conducting PDS Design Reviews

The PDS/TEMPEST Engineer is responsible for conducting PDS design reviews in coordination with the Govt SME to ensure that Navy communication systems and equipment comply with Department of Defense (DoD) and Navy PDS requirements. This involves reviewing system designs, schematics, and layouts to identify any potential vulnerabilities or risks to the PDS. The Engineer must have a thorough understanding of PDS requirements and be able to assess the adequacy of proposed designs.

-- Performing PDS Inspections of Navy Command Facilities

In addition to conducting design reviews, the PDS/TEMPEST Engineer is also responsible for performing PDS inspections of Navy command facilities in coordination with the Govt SME. This involves conducting site visits and identifying potential vulnerabilities or risks to the PDS. The Engineer must have a working knowledge of PDS infrastructure and equipment, as well as the ability to identify physical and technical vulnerabilities.

-- Reviewing Navy TEMPEST Requirements Questionnaires (TRQs)

The PDS/TEMPEST Engineer is also responsible for reviewing Navy TEMPEST Requirements Questionnaires (TRQs) and coordinating with the Govt SME to ensure that systems and facilities meet TEMPEST standards. This involves reviewing equipment specifications, schematics, and other technical documentation to ensure that equipment meets TEMPEST requirements. The Engineer must be familiar with TEMPEST standards and guidelines, as well as the specific equipment being reviewed.

-- Performing TEMPEST Inspections and Testing of Equipment

In addition to reviewing TRQs, the PDS/TEMPEST Engineer is responsible for performing TEMPEST inspections and testing of equipment in coordination with the Govt SME. This involves using specialized equipment and software to test equipment for electromagnetic emissions and other potential vulnerabilities. The Engineer must be familiar with and able to utilize electronic test equipment, such as antennas, receivers, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers.

-- Working Collaboratively with Other Engineers, Technicians, and Government Personnel

The PDS/TEMPEST Engineer must be able to work collaboratively with other engineers, technicians, and government personnel. This involves providing technical guidance and support, as well as working closely with other stakeholders to ensure that PDS and TEMPEST requirements are met. The Engineer must be able to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in a team environment. The PDS/TEMPEST Engineer will be overseen and trained as needed by government personnel.

Other duties will include monitoring functional e-mail boxes for the group and facilitating communication with Navy commands and Govt SMEs, uploading TEMPEST and PDS records to a sharepoint database, and helping communicate official correspondence to various Navy customers and commands.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Electronics Engineer must have:
● Education: Bachelor of Science
● Experience: 2+ years of related experience
● Must be able to attend government training courses on a 1-time basis for a total of 6 weeks, not be all at once, at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, TX.
● Security clearance level: Secret with the potential to go up to TS/SCI
● US citizenship required
● Travel: Must be able to travel CONUS and OCONUS at minimum 25% during a given government fiscal period.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.

The likely salary range for this position is $80,750 - $109,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

25-50%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA SC North Charleston

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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