Embedded Systems Engineer, UAS & RF Platforms

Peraton; Maryland; On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an embedded hardware engineer to design and integrate embedded systems for government and commercial applications. This on-site role at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD emphasizes secure, high-assurance hardware for small UAV platforms and RF sensing.

A current Active Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility is required. You will work with microcontrollers, SoMs, or FPGAs, reverse-engineer boards, set up embedded Linux, and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI
• 5 years of experience with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD
• Degree in Electrical, Computer, or related Engineering
• Strong circuit troubleshooting skills with scopes, analyzers, and meters
• Solid understanding of UART, SPI, I²C, CAN and control systems basics (e.g., PID)
• Programming experience in Python, C/C++, and/or Rust for firmware/tools
• Proven teamwork, technical communication, and ability to work independently
• Ability to prioritize and support multiple projects

Responsibilities

• Design custom embedded hardware using microcontrollers and SoMs or FPGAs
• Reverse-engineer circuit boards and embedded systems
• Set up and work with basic embedded Linux environments
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies into embedded platforms
• Collaborate with cross-discipline engineering teams
• Develop and integrate capabilities into small UAS/drone platforms and ground software
• Capture and analyze RF signals using SDR tools
• Document designs and communicate results clearly in writing and presentations

Skills

Active secret clearance

TS/SCI eligibility

Embedded hardware design

Programming in Python

Programming in C/C++

Programming in Rust

UART

SPI

I2C

CAN

Circuit troubleshooting

Teamwork & communication

Independent work

Project prioritization

Education

Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

KiCAD

Job description

Peraton is seeking an embedded hardware engineer to design and integrate embedded systems for government and commercial applications. This on-site role at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD emphasizes secure, high-assurance hardware for small UAV platforms and RF sensing.

A current Active Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility is required. You will work with microcontrollers, SoMs, or FPGAs, reverse-engineer boards, set up embedded Linux, and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams.