Entry-Level Electrical Engineer

Peraton

$66K — $106K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • US citizen with active Top-Secret clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI
  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field; no postgraduate experience required
  • Proficient in interpreting electronic schematics
  • Solid understanding of electronic components and circuits
  • Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment like oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers
  • Foundational understanding of RF communications
  • Academic or project experience with SPI, I2C, and UART protocols
  • Ability to write complex technical reports

Responsibilities

  • Characterize and document electronic systems including research and testing
  • Analyze various digital communication bus protocols to understand data flow
  • Characterize RF signals to identify physical layer characteristics
  • Support the decoding of different RF modulation types for data extraction
  • Contribute to technical reports summarizing device characterization data
  • Research and stay current with emerging electronic technologies
  • Collaborate with engineers and subject matter experts to solve complex problems

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge electronic technologies
  • Mentorship from experienced engineers and subject matter experts
  • Hands-on experience in a laboratory environment
  • Access to advanced equipment and software for testing and analysis
  • Potential for career growth and development in a prestigious organization
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

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
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.

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