Senior Real-Time Instrumentation & Fast Control Engineer

Peraton; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton Labs is seeking an Engineer to design, develop and test Instrumentation & Control systems focused on fast control and real-time data analysis. You will collaborate with engineering, scientific and technical staff to create novel solutions for projects in a multi-disciplinary environment.

The role emphasizes field deployable subsystems, rigorous design documentation, and hands-on troubleshooting in a lab setting, with regular on-site work and adherence to project timelines.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering is required.
• Experience in professional settings with the listed levels (BS, MS, PhD).
• Must be onsite five days a week when required and U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test experimental Instrumentation & Control systems.
• Prepare documentation packages: diagrams, schematics, wiring, test plans.
• Produce materials for internal/external design reviews and fabrication.
• Review design packages for manufacturability and validation.
• Occasionally perform hands-on testing and diagnostics of electronics/software.
• Provide technical oversight of staff when appropriate.

Skills

NI cRIO/cDAQ equipment

LabVIEW

Analog & Digital IO

Signal conditioning

Oscilloscopes & Spectrum analyzers

Cabling & interconnectivity

Technical documentation reading/wri

Onsite availability 5 days/wk

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Master's in Electrical or Computer Engineering

PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Job description

Peraton Labs is seeking an Engineer to design, develop and test Instrumentation & Control systems focused on fast control and real-time data analysis. You will collaborate with engineering, scientific and technical staff to create novel solutions for projects in a multi-disciplinary environment.

The role emphasizes field deployable subsystems, rigorous design documentation, and hands-on troubleshooting in a lab setting, with regular on-site work and adherence to project timelines.