Junior Electrical Engineer: RF & Signal Analysis

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

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