Job Description Summary

Job Description

Working at our Grand Rapids Facility

For more than 15 years our manufacturing facilities in Grand Rapids have helped fuel the growth and success of GE Aerospace. We’re producing high quality electronics and avionics parts and equipment to exacting standards. Including Avionics Computing Systems, Mission System, Navigation and Guidance and Vehicle Health & Data Management products. We’re the career home for union and non-union employees who seek purpose and challenge in their careers. People just like you.

Role Overview

The TEMPEST Test Engineer will participate in the testing of high assurance encryption products required to comply with NSA TEMPEST specifications and other TEMPEST directives. TEMPEST experience and testing expertise will be used to perform engineering and formal TEMPEST testing, as well as execute production TEMPEST testing audits on a sample of the production volume. This role will act as a TEMPEST advocate to the product hardware development team, and train/mentor others in TEMPEST testing techniques.

Roles and Responsibilities

Set up Equipment under test (EUT) in accordance with TEMPEST Test PlanSetup and operate test equipment to exercise EUT for TEMPEST testingTroubleshoot and debug test failures to ensure the source of the failure is knownMaintain and organize Test Equipment and Test ChambersProperly execute TEMPEST test methods and signal analysis, perform Test set up ambient measurementsAssist the responsible CTPII with the creation of TEMPEST Test Plans/ProceduresConduct TEMPEST testing in accordance with NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92, and other TEMPEST specifications and memorandaCapture Test Data, photographs, drawings, and other data necessary to create a TEMPEST Test reportParticipate in the execution of Engineering pre-compliance TEMPEST testing and Formal certification TEMPEST testingExecute production sample TEMPEST testing and data reportingParticipate in the Certification of a new state-of-the-art TEMPEST facility and assist with certification under the TEMPEST Manufacturing and Test Services ProgramTravel up to 20%

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 7 years of experience in Testing)Minimum of 3 years of experience in TEMPEST testingNSA-certified TEMPEST Professional I (CTP I)This role will require a US security clearance and a prerequisite for a security clearance is US citizenship. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related disciplineExpert knowledge of NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92, and related NSA technical memorandumsExperience using test equipment such as TEMPEST receivers, Oscilloscopes, signal generators, power meters, and other general RF and laboratory equipmentExperience working with a multidisciplinary team to evaluate and troubleshoot production related issuesMilitary TEMPEST Testing experienceEMI/EMC Testing experience to MIL-STD-461 or DO-160

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents, U.S. Citizens, or have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), employment will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes