Entry-Level Electrical Engineer

Peraton Labs; Maryland; On-site; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton Labs seeks a highly analytical Junior Electrical Engineer to map electrical designs, analyze signals, and quantify RF characteristics. You will synthesize technical information into clear customer reports and work with experts to tackle challenging problems.

The role requires a recent graduate with a strong electronics foundation, ability to interpret schematics, and hands-on lab experience. A TS/SCI eligibility is required, with a clear path to contribute to critical national security

Qualifications

• US citizen with active Top-Secret clearance
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field; no postgraduate experience
• Proficiency in interpreting and understanding electronic schematics
• Solid understanding of electronic components and their functions
• Hands-on experience with laboratory benchtop equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators)
• Foundational understanding of RF communications
• Experience with SPI, I2C, UART protocols
• Ability to write complex technical reports

Responsibilities

• Characterize and document electronic systems; research circuit components and create detailed schematics
• Analyze communication bus protocols (SPI, I2C, UART) and data flow
• Characterize RF signals; measure basic modulation schemes and operating frequencies
• Decode RF modulation to extract data and understand encoding
• Integrate characterization data into coherent technical reports and briefings
• Research emerging electronic technologies and analytical techniques
• Collaborate with engineers and subject matter experts to solve problems

Skills

Schematics interpretation

RF fundamentals

Bus protocols SPI I2C UART

Technical report writing

Laboratory equipment handling

Security clearance knowledge

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field

ABET BSE in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Job description

About Peraton

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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About Peraton

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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About The Role

Peraton Labs is looking for a highly analytical and detail oriented Junior Electrical Engineer to join our team. This entry-level position is perfect for a recent graduate who thrives on uncovering the intricate workings of electronic devices. You will play a crucial role in meticulously mapping out electrical designs, analyzing communication signals, and quantifying RF characteristics to explain how devices operate. This role demands a curious mind, a meticulous approach, and the ability to synthesize complex technical information into clear, comprehensive reports for our customers.

Responsibilities

• Characterize and document electronic systems: Research circuit components, create detailed schematics and perform laboratory environment time and frequency domain tests and measurements to understand circuit functions and device operational purpose.
• Analyze communication bus protocols: Work with various digital communication protocols like SPI, I2C, and UART to understand data flow within devices.
• Characterize RF signals: Measure and analyze radio frequency (RF) signals from electronic devices to identify physical layer characteristics such as basic modulation schemes, operating frequencies, occupied bandwidths, transmission power, etc.
• Decode modulation: Support the analysis and decoding of different RF modulation types to extract data and understand signal encoding.
• Contribute to technical reports: Integrate device characterization data and analysis summaries into coherent and comprehensive reports and briefings for customers.
• Research emerging technologies: Stay current with new electronic technologies and analytical techniques.
• Collaborate with experts: Work alongside skilled engineers and subject matter experts to tackle challenging problems and find solutions.

Qualifications

Required

• US citizen with active Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, or related field; no postgraduate experience is required
• Proficiency in interpreting and understanding electronic schematics
• Solid understanding of electronic components and their functions, with an emphasis on analyzing electronic circuits
• Hands-on experience using laboratory benchtop equipment, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators, from academic projects or internships
• A foundational understanding of RF communications
• Academic or project-based experience with communication bus protocols such as SPI, I2C, and UART
• Capable of performing basic RF measurements (e.g., occupied bandwidth, average power) using standard test equipment
• Capable of writing complex technical reports

Desired

• ABET BSE in Electrical Engineering
• Familiarity with IED and/or UXS techniques, tactics, and procedures (TTP)
• Understanding of programming languages

Details

Target Salary Range: $66,000 - $106,000. 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.

Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity.

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