Overview
On Site
USD 51,000.00 - 82,000.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Leadership
Nexus
Adobe AIR
SAFE
Operations
Astrophysics
Science
Telecommuting
Field operations
Research
Testing
Presentations
Design
Antennas
Software development
C
C#
MATLAB
Specification
ESD
Quality management
Computer hardware
Documentation
Electrical engineering
Computer engineering
Test equipment
Data
Data acquisition
PCM
RF
SCA
Insurance
Financing
Job Details
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 do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support NASA's Sounding Rocket Operations Contract (NSROC), which is a sub-orbital space flight program located at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility (WFF), a part of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). Wallops Island, VA is a remote location.
NSROC provides suborbital launch vehicles, payload development and field operations support to NASA's Science Mission Directorate. The program enables the collection of Earth, Heliophysics and Astrophysics science.
In this role, you will be the Telemetry Engineer for sounding rocket missions. The application will support system development throughout the entire mission life cycle including launch at remote sites. Travel is required; typical travel to the remote launch site lasts 6 to 8 weeks. The position will require an individual to be living locally to support efforts on base as well as ability to support required telework. You will work on a variety of projects, typically multiple at any one time, and will require an individual able to work individually and in a team environment.
As an Electrical Engineer, Telemetry, you will be responsible for the design, testing and field operations support related to sounding rocket telemetry systems. You will be involved in research, development, design, and testing of electrical components, equipment, and systems; applying principles and techniques of electrical engineering. You will be responsible for the production and presentation of technical material in support of internal and external customer meetings.
Responsibilities Include:
Production and presentation of technical material in support of internal and external customer meetings.
Design PCM encoder matrices and measurement lists.
Development of mission telemetry requirements.
Utilize ground support equipment to test telemetry system components to include PCM encoders, RF transmitters and antennas.
Apply programming and computer application skills in the development of software in C, C , C#, and Matlab.
Contribute to the development of new engineering products or specialty products, and specifications.
Participate in technical interchange discussions with customers and experimenters.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Quality Management System
Ordnance Awareness
Supporting the integration of, and transition to new hardware and software systems, and generating related documentation.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
A Bachelor's Degree (BS) in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering is required
Zero to 2 years of engineering experience
Experience with electrically troubleshooting components and test equipment
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with Ground Data Systems
Experience with Networked Data Acquisition Systems
Experience with Telemetry Systems, PCM Matrices, RF
#CivilSpace24
Target Salary Range
$51,000 - $82,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range
EEO
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.
Our Values
Benefits
At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We're fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way.
Paid Time-Off and Holidays
Retirement
Life & Disability Insurance
Career Development
Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Financing
Paid Parental Leave
Additional Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Care
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 do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support NASA's Sounding Rocket Operations Contract (NSROC), which is a sub-orbital space flight program located at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility (WFF), a part of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). Wallops Island, VA is a remote location.
NSROC provides suborbital launch vehicles, payload development and field operations support to NASA's Science Mission Directorate. The program enables the collection of Earth, Heliophysics and Astrophysics science.
In this role, you will be the Telemetry Engineer for sounding rocket missions. The application will support system development throughout the entire mission life cycle including launch at remote sites. Travel is required; typical travel to the remote launch site lasts 6 to 8 weeks. The position will require an individual to be living locally to support efforts on base as well as ability to support required telework. You will work on a variety of projects, typically multiple at any one time, and will require an individual able to work individually and in a team environment.
As an Electrical Engineer, Telemetry, you will be responsible for the design, testing and field operations support related to sounding rocket telemetry systems. You will be involved in research, development, design, and testing of electrical components, equipment, and systems; applying principles and techniques of electrical engineering. You will be responsible for the production and presentation of technical material in support of internal and external customer meetings.
Responsibilities Include:
Production and presentation of technical material in support of internal and external customer meetings.
Design PCM encoder matrices and measurement lists.
Development of mission telemetry requirements.
Utilize ground support equipment to test telemetry system components to include PCM encoders, RF transmitters and antennas.
Apply programming and computer application skills in the development of software in C, C , C#, and Matlab.
Contribute to the development of new engineering products or specialty products, and specifications.
Participate in technical interchange discussions with customers and experimenters.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Quality Management System
Ordnance Awareness
Supporting the integration of, and transition to new hardware and software systems, and generating related documentation.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
A Bachelor's Degree (BS) in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering is required
Zero to 2 years of engineering experience
Experience with electrically troubleshooting components and test equipment
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with Ground Data Systems
Experience with Networked Data Acquisition Systems
Experience with Telemetry Systems, PCM Matrices, RF
#CivilSpace24
Target Salary Range
$51,000 - $82,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range
EEO
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.
Our Values
Benefits
At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We're fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way.
Paid Time-Off and Holidays
Retirement
Life & Disability Insurance
Career Development
Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Financing
Paid Parental Leave
Additional Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Care
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