--- title: Tempest Engineer at Obsidian Solutions Group description: Obsidian Solutions Group is hiring for the Tempest Engineer role in Washington, DC. Hybrid role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/tempest-engineer-at-obsidian-solutions-group-01a15aa8-83b4-7fc8-911e-c24ed9af026d date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Obsidian Solutions Group as Tempest Engineer in Washington, DC. Pays $115K–$125K per year. Hybrid role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/q3jnpl.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Obsidian Solutions Group | | **Location** | Washington, DC (Hybrid) | | **Salary** | $115K/yr - $125K/yr | | **Posted** | Oct 20, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Obsidian Solutions Group. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Obsidian Solutions Group. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $56,000 – $95,000 a year (median $72,000). ## Description **Primary Location: Washington, D.C (Contractor Facility)** **Clearance: Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility** **Ability to work remotely: Possibly hybrid** Obsidian Solutions Group (OSG) is seeking a TEMPEST Engineer to provide TEMPEST test support and programmatic services for the US Coast Guard TEMPEST Program. This role works under the direct supervision of a current NSA Certified TEMPEST Professional II (CTP II) conducting Instrumented TEMPEST Surveys (ITS) at USCG facilities nationwide. **Specific Responsibilities** - Assist in the development of TEMPEST Test Plans and Reports - Perform VTI inspections as a member of a team or independently.(delete?) - Perform ITS inspections under the direction of a certified engineer (CTP II). - Document TEMPEST survey and inspection (delete?) activities, utilizing visual and specialized instrumental methods (not sure what this means?) at US Coast Guard units. - Develop (Utilize?) specialized test equipment to facilitate TEMPEST testing. - Provide TEMPEST documentation support in laboratory and field environments. (not sure what this is trying to say? Reports?) - Assist in identifying and acquiring TEMPEST information needed in the development of test plans. - Assist with development of contingency plans and risk management options. - Manage and moderate bi-weekly TEMPEST Status teleconferences with USCG representatives (no longer required but still in contract wording) - Maintain calibration and inventory of TEMPEST Test Equipment - Manage and properly store classified TEMPEST-related database - Update and maintain documentation as required. **Required Skills/Qualifications** - BS in related technical discipline. - Top Secret clearance (or eligible?) - Experience in TEMPEST testing - Experience as Electronics Test Technician, Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) testing, Radio Frequency (RF) testing, Electronics Laboratory Technician or similar field. - Requires a high degree of creative ability, innovative analysis approaches, engineering skills, and the ability to exercise independent judgment. - Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products. - Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. - Strong communications skills both oral and written. **Desired Skills/Qualifications:** - Experience doing TEMPEST testing in a laboratory environment - Proficiency using MS Word, Excel, Adobe, and Outlook. - Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. - Ability and willingness to learn new skills to directly support exercise specific applications. - Strong time management and be eager to start and finish new tasks. - Current Microsoft OS Certification. (delete?) **Physical Requirements and Work Environment** - Normal office environment and laboratory settings. - Ability to move through confined and restricted spaces - Capable of climbing ladders and stairways - Ability to lift and carry equipment ranging up to 50 – 75 lbs. **Travel** - 40-60% **Company Description** Obsidian Solutions Group LLC (OSG) is a fast-growing professional services firm based in Fredericksburg, VA. We create value for our customers by delivering technology-enabled & mission-oriented technical solutions that solve complex problems, protecting people, information, and assets. Our core capabilities are in providing Enterprise IT, Intelligence Analysis, Production & Development and Knowledge-Based Professional Services Solutions that enable the customer’s mission. Obsidian Solutions Group LLC is a certified 8(a), service-disabled, veteran-owned small business. A career at Obsidian Solutions Group means you are able to put your expertise, credentials, and talents to great use working with customers in the DOD and Intelligence Community, while enjoying the excitement of working in a fast-growing organization committed to making a difference for our customers and in our community. Contribute independently and collaboratively alongside our amazing team of doers and thinkers. Obsidian Solutions Group is small enough to offer a family atmosphere yet large enough to deliver a highly competitive compensation package. We hire and retain the best in the industry, offering exceptional benefits that protect the well-being of our employees, their spouses and domestic partners, and their families. Our corporate philosophy is centered on hiring and retaining employees with the requisite skills, professional experience, personal commitment, and ethical standards necessary to foster a culture of operational excellence necessary to surpass our customer’s expectations. **Disclaimer** The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Obsidian Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, protected veteran status, and any other non-merit factor, or any other characteristic protected by law. ## Skills - Inspection - Radio Frequency - Willingness To Learn - Microsoft Excel - Calibration - Database Management - Risk Management - Certified Prosthetic Technician (Ctp) - Interpersonal Skills - US Coast Guard Certification - Electromagnetic Interference And Compatibility (Emc/emi) - Pleadings - Microsoft Word - Microsoft Outlook - Time Management - Test Equipment - Presentation Skills - Test Planning - Microsoft Office - Top Secret Security Clearance - Communication - Demonstration Skills ## Related - [Engineering jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Engineering Technician & Drafting jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/engineering-technicians-and-drafting?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Engineering Technician jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/engineering-technicians-and-drafting/engineering-technician?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [IT Services and Consulting](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/it-services-and-consulting?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150239 jobs - [District of Columbia](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/district-of-columbia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 19618 jobs - [Washington, DC](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/district-of-columbia/washington?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 17043 jobs ## Related pages - [IT Services and Consulting](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/it-services-and-consulting?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150239 jobs - [District of Columbia](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/district-of-columbia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 19618 jobs - [Washington, DC](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/district-of-columbia/washington?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 17043 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)