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Electrical Engineer

Peraton

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Job Requirements

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$86,000 - $138,000

Job Description

About Peraton

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About The Role

Peraton Labs is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support its Electronic Warfare Systems organization. This position is located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland and requires on site work, 5 days a week. The Electrical Engineer will perform characterization and analysis on custom, commercial based technology (CBT), and custom/CBT hybrid, RC/IED, and UAS devices

Physical Characterization:
  • Photos of the device
  • Device dimensions
  • Distinguishing features
Circuit Characterization:
  • Circuit construction
  • Reverse-engineer of the circuit design
  • Schematic generation
  • Component identification and research including datasheets
Operational Characterization:
  • Understanding of the operation of the individual device components as well as the device end to end operation
  • Use multiple characterization and analysis techniques with time and frequency domain test and measurement tools to determine how the device works in real time
  • Communication protocol bus signals capture and analysis (SPI, I2C, etc.) as applicable.
  • Microcontroller firmware extraction and dissemination.
RF Signals Characterization:
  • Operational frequencies
  • Operational bandwidths
  • Transmission RF output power
  • Baseband data analysis
  • Receiver sensitivity
  • Basic RF in-phase and quadrature (I/Q) signal sample captures, recordings, and follow-on analysis as applicable.
Reporting:
  • Organization and integration of all characterization, analysis data, and conclusions into a coherent technical report.

Qualifications

  • 5 years of experience with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a BS/BA
  • RF, Analog, and Digital Electronics experience
  • Experience using spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and network analyzers
  • Experience using power meters, oscilloscopes, and protocol analysis tools
  • Experience using firmware extraction tools, software exploitation, and schematic generation tools
  • US Citizenship
  • Active Secret clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI

Details

Target Salary Range: $86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity.

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Peraton drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can’t be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Join Peraton and #DoTheCan'tBeDone

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