Instrumentation Engineer

ResponsibilitiesThesuccessfulcandidate will possess the ability to worksemi-independently in a small multi-disciplinary team utilizing their experience to analyzeanddesignelectronics and electrical systems. Additionally,developing embedded devices and modules to power, generate, and receive signals for prototypes andfield-deployable systems isa critical component of this job. Theability to read, comprehendand generate professionalqualitydesign documentation is a required capability for this position.Job PurposeThis position will support the design, development, testing and operational phases ofprojectsundertaken at PERATON Labs, the research and development arm of PERATON corporation.This position requires the successful candidate to work closely witha diverse team of engineering,scientific and technical staff to develop novel solutions in support of such projects.Duties and Responsibilities Include:Design,develop, and test of experimental and productionInstrumentation & Controlsystems.Providingtechnicaloversight of staff when appropriate.ProvidingHands-on work to test electronics,software,diagnose failures and render repairs if needed.Developand reviewdocumentation packages includingprocess control diagrams,schematics,wiringdiagrams,drawings,andtest plans.Developing embeddedcomputingand digitalsignalprocessingdesigns andapplications.Providingexpertise in analyzing analog and digital circuitry with both known and unknown properties.Preparing design review material such as presentation, simulation, analysis and other keycommunicablecomponents for both internaland externaldesignreviews.Review design document packages formanufacturability,testability anddesign validation.QualificationsRequiredEducation andWorkExperienceThe successful candidate has diversified knowledge of principles and practices in engineering.Adegree in Electrical or Computer Engineeringis requiredwith the following experiencelevels:BSwith 8or more yearsof experience.MSwith 6or more years of experience.PhDwith 3or more years of experience.(Experience must bewithrelevant work in a professional setting)Required Skills/AttributesExperience with National Instruments equipment (cRio, cDAQ, PXI)Experience implementing and updating design with National Instruments LabviewWorking withAnalog andDigital IOdata acquisition and control signalsas well as signal conditioning techniques.Experience with implementing designs for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).Experiencedingenerating and reading State Machine, Logic,Flow,and Interconnection Diagrams.Experience withreading and editing schematics, ICDs and process control diagrams.Skilledin electrical circuit testing and analysis including prototyping sub-systems.Familiarity with lab/benchhardware such as oscilloscopes, power supplies (AC and DC), and spectrum analyzers.Ability tocommunicate designs through presentations and be comfortable providing material for review.Experience withdesigning and troubleshootingcabling and interconnectivity.Proficient in writing technical documentation in MS word and PowerPoint.Ability to be onsite five days a weekwhen required.US CitizenshipDesired Skills/AttributesExperience withExperimental Physics & Industrial ControlSystem (EPICS)Experience withusingversion control and configuration management.Experience withLinux operating systemExperience with pneumatic controlsExperience with Siemens PLCsExperience creating electrical sub-systems and prototypes for field deployable systems using fully customized designs, or adapter modules to connect to existing equipment.Peraton OverviewPeraton 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.Target Salary Range$112,000 - $179,000. 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.EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Job SummaryRequisition ID: Position Category: EngineeringClearance: No Clearance Required