⚡ TEMPEST Systems Engineer – Portsmouth
Play a key role in protecting next‑generation defence systems through world‑class emission security engineering.
We're looking for an experienced TEMPEST Systems Engineer to join our team in Portsmouth. In this role, you'll help ensure complex defence platforms are designed, assessed, and validated to meet stringent emission security standards—supporting secure communications and mission‑critical systems across the full engineering lifecycle.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about electromagnetic security, systems engineering, and solving unique technical challenges that truly matter.
🔧 What You’ll Be Doing
As a TEMPEST Systems Engineer, you will:
TEMPEST & EMSEC Engineering
* Support the design, development, and integration of TEMPEST‑compliant systems .
* Conduct risk assessments and emission security analyses across hardware, installations, and platforms.
* Produce and maintain control plans, compliance documents, and assurance evidence.
* Identify vulnerabilities related to compromising electromagnetic emanations and recommend mitigation strategies.
Systems Engineering
* Contribute to system requirements related to emission security.
* Participate in architecture reviews and guide engineering teams in secure design principles.
* Work closely with hardware, software, and infrastructure engineers on secure system integration.
* Support verification and validation activities to ensure compliance.
Testing & Compliance
* Support TEMPEST testing and evaluation activities.
* Liaise with accredited test facilities and review technical outputs.
* Produce clear compliance reports, test reviews, and certification evidence.
Stakeholder Collaboration
* Work alongside multi‑disciplinary engineering teams.
* Contribute technical expertise in design reviews and engineering governance forums.
* Engage with customers, partners, and assurance bodies as required.
📘 What You’ll Bring
Essential Experience
* Experience in TEMPEST, EMSEC, or electromagnetic security engineering .
* Understanding of compromising emanations and emission security principles.
* Familiarity with systems engineering processes and lifecycle management.
* Strong problem‑solving, analysis, and documentation skills.
* Experience producing technical compliance or assurance evidence.
Desirable
* Expertise in secure communications, mission systems, or intelligence platforms.
* Understanding of UK/NATO TEMPEST standards .
* Knowledge of EMC/EMI testing .
* Experience within large defence organisations or major engineering primes.
🛠 Skills You’ll Need
* Strong grounding in TEMPEST/EMSEC engineering principles and CE mitigation.
* Ability to interpret and apply emission security standards.
* Competence in system requirements, architecture reviews, and secure integration.
* Ability to analyse test data, identify risks, and produce high‑quality assurance evidence.
* Effective communicator with confidence working across engineering teams.
🎓 Education & Clearance
* Degree in Electronic Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or similar.
* Ability to hold or obtain Highest level clearance .