The successful candidate will possess the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team utilizing their skills and experience to analyze, design and implement Instrumentation & Control systems. Conceptualizing and maturing prototypes as well as field-deployable systems is a critical component of this job. The ability to read, comprehend, correct and generate professional quality design documentation is a required capability for this position.
Job Purpose:
This position will support the design, development, testing and operational phases of projects
undertaken at PERATON Labs, the research and development arm of PERATON corporation. This position requires a successful candidate to work closely with engineering, scientific and technical staff to develop novel solutions in support of such projects. This role is focused primarily on process control and plant interfaces.
Duties and Responsibilities Include:
- Design, develop, and test experimental Instrumentation & Control systems.
- Author and review documentation packages including process control diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, drawings, and test plans.
- Prepare material such as presentations, simulations, analysis and other key communicable material for both internal and external reviews for design, and manufacture.
- Review design document packages for manufacturability, testability and design validation.
- Occasionally support hands-on work to test electronics, software, diagnose failures and render repairs if needed.
- Provide technical oversight of staff when appropriate.
Required Education and Work Experience
The successful candidate has diversified knowledge of principles and practices in engineering.
A degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering is required with the following experience levels:
- BS with 8 or more years of experience.
- MS with 6 or more years of experience.
- PhD with 3 or more years of experience.
(Experience must be with relevant work in a professional setting)
Required Skills/Attributes
- Experience implementing designs for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
- Experience creating sub-systems and prototypes using fully customized designs, or COTS modules to connect to existing or legacy equipment.
- Working with Analog and Digital IO data acquisition and control signals as well as signal conditioning techniques.
- Familiarity with lab/bench hardware such as oscilloscopes, power supplies (AC and DC), and spectrum analyzers.
- Experience designing and troubleshooting cabling and interconnectivity.
- Proficient in reading, writing and analyzing technical documentation
- Ability to be onsite five days a week when required.
- US Citizenship
Desired Skills/Attributes
- Experience Experimental Physics & Industrial Control System (EPICS)
- Experience using version control and configuration management tools like git.
- Experience programming Siemens PLCs
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 do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range$112,000 - $179,000. 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. EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 8 or more years of relevant professional experience
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 6 or more years of relevant professional experience
- PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 3 or more years of relevant professional experience
- Experience implementing Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) designs
- Experience creating customized or COTS-based subsystems and prototypes for existing or legacy equipment
- Experience with analog and digital I/O data acquisition, control signals, and signal conditioning
- Familiarity with oscilloscopes, AC and DC power supplies, and spectrum analyzers
- Experience designing and troubleshooting cabling and interconnectivity
- Proficiency reading, writing, and analyzing technical documentation
- Ability to work onsite five days per week when required
- US citizenship
- Experience with Experimental Physics and Industrial Control System (EPICS)
- Experience using version control and configuration management tools such as Git
- Experience programming Siemens PLCs
Peraton Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Peraton and has not been reviewed or approved by Peraton.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as broad, including medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and specialty programs like virtual physical therapy and surgical/cancer care navigation. Medical coverage is also characterized as a standout part of the overall package in terms of perceived quality.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) with employer matching and is repeatedly positioned as a strong component of total rewards. The 401(k) benefit is frequently singled out as one of the most valued parts of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are positioned as robust, including PTO, holidays, paid sick days, and floating holidays, with some roles offering notably generous accrual. Leave breadth is reinforced by related programs such as short/long-term disability and bereavement leave.
Peraton Insights
What We Do
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 do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Why Work With Us
We are fearlessly solving the world’s most complex challenges to keep people safe and secure. You can be a part of protecting and promoting that freedom around the world.
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