DSN Controls Engineer — Space Systems Operations

Peraton; Monrovia (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in Monrovia, CA, is seeking a Controls Operations Engineer to sustain and support the DSN controller assemblies across facilities, including electrical, HVAC, water, security, and fire systems.

You will work with engineers to update designs, perform troubleshooting, support commissioning, and provide guidance to technicians while occasionally traveling to sites for field work.

Qualifications

• US citizenship with proof and ability to pass background checks.
• Experience with at least one general-purpose programming language (C, C++, Python).
• Hands-on experience with electrical and electro-mechanical components.
• Experience with serial and parallel communication protocols (I2C, Modbus, CAN).
• Working knowledge of ladder logic and PLC programming, I/O, sensors, and networking.
• Familiarity with Building Management Systems such as Johnson Metasys or ALC.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint on Windows.

Responsibilities

• Support the Cognizant Development Engineer on repair and replacement projects, take the technical lead on smaller projects (including research and subcontractor coordination), and serve as a reviewer for the Controls Design Engineer on new projects.
• Diagnose ladder logic, debug PLC programs, and troubleshoot HMI/GUI issues.
• Troubleshoot unknowns during modification projects; read, mark up, and document wiring diagrams and schematics, including as-built changes.
• Provide technical guidance to operations and maintenance personnel, field technicians, and consultants on fiber optic, fire, security, surveillance video, and other facilities controllers.
• Interface with vendors and manufacturers on replacement solutions and build cost-benefit trade-off studies.
• Serve as test engineer during commissioning of new controls projects (occasional travel required).
• Maintain configuration records and operational data, and track automation improvements across the DSN.
• Identify spares and product obsolescence, monitor Field Service Bulletins and change logs, and forecast end-of-life support.
• Support the DSN Engineering Change Management Board: developing, evaluating, and costing ECRs; preparing and delivering ECOs and Modkits; and resolving and closing Discrepancy Reports.
• Assist site administrators with cybersecurity requirements as needed per assembly.

Skills

Ladder logic

PLC programming

C/C++

Electrical components

Networking protocols

Documentation

Cybersecurity basics

Education

BS/BA or 4 years experience

Tools

Johnson Metasys

ALC BMS familiarity

Job description

Peraton in Monrovia, CA, is seeking a Controls Operations Engineer to sustain and support the DSN controller assemblies across facilities, including electrical, HVAC, water, security, and fire systems.

You will work with engineers to update designs, perform troubleshooting, support commissioning, and provide guidance to technicians while occasionally traveling to sites for field work.