Electrical/Systems Engineer (Naval Research Lab)

Responsibilities Peraton is looking for an Electronics Engineer in the Power Systems and Instrumentation Section in the Spacecraft Engineering Division of the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL). This position is responsible for the design, development, and test of circuit card assemblies and electronics boxes for space flight hardware. This position includes a varied responsibility set to include development of electrical power systems, design and application of power supplies, power distribution, analog/digital instrumentation, stepper and 3-phase DC motor control, and test equipment. Responsibilities of the position: Collaborate with a small team of engineers, customers, and others to discuss existing or potential products or projects Design and develop spacecraft power systems and sensor instrumentations Create and build spacecraft control electronics Create and build spacecraft motor control electronics Create and build spacecraft health and status monitoring electronics Design and build test equipment to validate hardware requirements Design, maintain, implement, or improve electrical instruments Use computer-aided software to place and route printed circuit boards Oversee the manufacturing of printed circuit boards Write reports and compile test data regarding projects and studies Ensure that designs conform to standards and customer requirements by preparing electrical systems specifications and technical drawings Preparation of documentation including specifications, interface control documents, and white papers Provide test requirements, plans, and procedures for hardware systems Analyze designs for proper operation over operating conditions Present and defend designs to broader audiences for review and approval Manage resources, such as schedules and budgets, for work being performed Position is hybrid, must be able to work at the facility and remote. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Bachelors Science Degree in Electrical, Systems, Mechanical or other STEM degree. Five or more years of experience Ability to use schematic capture tools, such as OrCAD. Ability to use circuit simulation tools, such as PSpice. Ability to use PCB layout tools, such as Allegro PCB Designer. Ability to use Matlab or similar software to process test results. Must be a US citizen Must be able to obtain an interim and/or final (e.g., Secret) security clearance (This position may eventually require obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret clearance which entails further background investigation) Peraton Overview 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 $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. EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.