Electrical Engineer (Spacecraft Electrical)

Peraton; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k)

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Electrical Engineer in Washington, DC, to design and develop spacecraft power systems and electronics. This role requires collaboration with a team to create innovative control electronics and health monitoring systems.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, extensive experience, and the ability to obtain security clearance. This hybrid position allows both on-site and remote work.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in electrical systems engineering.
• Ability to analyze designs for proper operation.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers and customers on products/projects.
• Design spacecraft power systems and sensor instrumentation.
• Create spacecraft control and motor control electronics.
• Ensure designs conform to standards and specifications.

Skills

Schematic capture tools

Circuit simulation tools

PCB layout tools

Matlab or similar software

Education

Bachelor's Science Degree in Electrical or Systems

Job description

Program Overview

Supports the Navy Research Laboratory with projects in oceanography, acoustics, geospatial modeling, and mine warfare, providing applied research and software development. Team members, who possess both scientific expertise and software coding skills, work closely with the customer to deliver exceptional operational products.

About The Role

Peraton is looking for an Senior Spacecraft Electrical 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

• 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

• Bachelor's Science Degree in Electrical or Systems
• Twelve 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)

Details

Target Salary Range: $135,000 - $216,000. 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.

EEO

Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.