{"id":3794180,"url":"https://alion.io/job/cissecure-tempest-engineer-trainee","title":"TEMPEST Engineer Trainee","company":{"id":3867413,"name":"CISSecure","domain":"cissecure.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/cissecure","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"iCIMS","truth_index":null},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"intern","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Ashburn, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":95000,"max":115000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":115000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"TEMPEST","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-05T08:28:39Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-05","last_verified_at":"2026-11-06T22:37:38Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"Overview\nCIS Secure Computing is seeking a motivated and experienced TEMPEST Engineer Trainee to learn the TEMPEST skillset and progress to eventual Certified TEMPEST Practitioner (CTP) certification. The CTP Trainee is responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, and configuring of all CIS products that require test. Work includes coordinating with production the pickup and drop off of equipment for test. It is expected that this position will grow into a Certified Tempest Professional position through the Tempest Certification process. This requires significant professional development. Qualified candidates will possess strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills, a strong electronic background, experience using DVM, Oscilloscope, hand tools and be self motivated. Active Secret Clearance required. Other duties as assigned.\nResponsibilities\nWork under the guidance of CTPII to test products, and learn the proper test techniques to achieve CTPI status through the Tempest Certification process.\nModifies sub assemblies, final assemblies and systems per engineering drawings and CTPII instructions to ensure proper operation and test requirement are met.\nTroubleshoots electronics to determine cause and remedy of any malfunction\nWork with CTPII to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems to determine the cause and recommend a corrective action.\nSets up and tests units to meet specified test requirements.\nRecognizes failures and set up problems, isolates problems, and takes appropriate action to resolve those problems.\nOperates oscilloscopes, generators, meters, power supplies, and test fixtures, and understand their use and function.\nOperates hand tools and small power tools and understands their use and function.\nKeeps supervisor apprised of all unresolved and/or potential problems that would negatively affect test schedules.\nCompletes and records proper test data sheets and production reports.\nProvides support to the CTPII and other engineering staff, and works in other departments and/or miscellaneous assignments as instructed.\nMay conduct detailed experimental testing\nOPERATING HOURS AND EXPECTATIONS:\nThis position anticipates mostly standard hours, with some variability based on surge requirements.\nThis position is expected to perform work on-site at the Ashburn headquarters.\nTRAVEL:\nSome limited overnight travel may be required.\nQualifications\nCLEARANCE:\nActive Secret clearance required.\nEDUCATION:\nTraining in electronic theory such as one would receive at a technical trade school, military training, an Associate degree program, or 2-3 years of on the job training. \nCERTIFICATION(S):\nNone required. Trainee position is designed to work towards attainment of Certified TEMPEST Professional (CTP) level 1 certification.\nREQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:\nMust have experience using the following equipment: Oscilloscope, Signal Generator, DVM, hand tools, such as soldering irons, screwdrivers, wrenches, and pliers.\nAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.\nAbility to write routine reports and correspondence.\nAbility to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:\nThis job operates in a professional office environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nFlexibility related to work hours as project demands arise.\nMust be able to remain in a stationary computer position for extended periods of time.\nMust be able to regularly walk.\nMust be able to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.\nMust be able to talk and hear.\nMust be able to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.\nOccasionally required to lift and / or move up to 75 pounds, assisted and unassisted.\nSpecific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.\nThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, with occasional loud noises associated with a manufacturing environment.\n Disclaimer:\nThis job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.\nBenefits\nWHAT WE OFFER:\nAt CIS Secure and its associated companies, Intrepid Solutions and Services and Darkblade Systems, we believe in promoting fair and transparent pay practices. We are committed to disclosing the compensation range for transparency and to set clear expectations for all applicants for this posting. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base salary for the advertised job, promotion, or transfer opportunity. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. The actual salary offered may vary based on various factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, education, geographic location, as well as internal equity, and alignment to market data.Job Type: Full-time\nPay Range: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k) with company matching\nDental insurance\nMedical insurance\nHealth Savings Account option\nFlexible Spending\nVision insurance\nLife and Disability Insurance\nAncillary offerings (Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance)\nPaid Time Off\nHoliday pay\nCIS Secure and its associated companies, Intrepid Solutions and Darkblade Systems, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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