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Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Electrical Engineer II to join our team of diverse, qualified individuals. The Electrical Engineer II works at the United States Postal Service (USPS) Central Repair Facility (CRF) in Topeka, KS. The CRF is a depot repair facility for USPS mail processing, delivery, and bulk mail systems repairable parts. Examples: repairing printed circuit boards, electrical, electronic, mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies to component level. The CRF provides depot level maintenance for essential automation, mechanization, retail and bulk mail processing systems used in all mail processing and retail installations.

Our Electrical Engineer II performs a variety of engineering research and or product development in an engineering discipline such as electronic, electrical, systems and mechanical engineering. Ability to use advanced theory, mathematical, scientific, or engineering principles to solve problems, conduct testing, prepare documentation, create applications, or devices in the completion of their work. Assist and design and develop systems to test and validate solutions for repairable items. Specific tasks include:

Designs, modifies and implements test plans, associated specifications, and engineering changes based on system / engineering requirements
Assists in design, development, and modification of systems, end items, machines, and associated test plans
Provides technical support in assessments of determining repairable item status based on system requirements
Supports design and/or fabrication of electrical, mechanical, or electronic systems, assemblies, and subassemblies
Contributes to design modifications through CAD and schematic software
Contributes to the completion of assigned technical tasks and provides customer support in the engineering discipline
Represents the organization and provides customer support
Ability to work in a team environment
Assists in reviewing procedures to ensure that the test and repair process is adequate for level of testing
Reviews and evaluates failure data received from field locations, and offers recommendations for resolutions
Offers technical solutions to a broad spectrum of difficult problems. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organization objectives
Contributes to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects
Contacts are with immediate supervisor, project leaders, other professionals in the section or group and limited customer interaction
Conducts briefings and participates in technical meetings for internal or external representatives concerning specifics to operations
Performs other related tasks as assigned

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Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with 2 years experience or Master's degree with 0 years experience
U.S. Citizenship
Public Trust security clearance required to start
Complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the engineering field
General knowledge of other related disciplines
Experience with AutoCad and Cad type software
Experience in aspects of design, development, research and new product introduction (NPI)
Communicate effectively; both written and oral
Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
Experience with schematic capture software and printed circuit board analysis
Understanding of Analog/Digital Design, microelectronics, electrical systems and Software development

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiar with depot level repair and design
Familiar with device modeling (FPGAs, BGAs, etc)
Familiar with Board and component layout
Familiar with Schematic Capture S/W
Familiar with electronic, electromechanical components
Familiar with Software design languages (JTAG, Arduino and similar languages)
Familiar with Computer interface S/W (Python, ATEasy or similar interface software)
Experience with system and test engineering methodology
Green belt, LEAN or Agile certified
Completed EIT
PE license

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
Physical activity may include reaching, walking, grasping, feeling, and talking, hearing and repetitive motion
The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures

Peraton Overview

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.

Target Salary Range

$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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What You Should Know About Senior Electrical Engineer, Peraton

If you're looking for a role that embraces innovation and teamwork, join Peraton as a Senior Electrical Engineer in Topeka! In this crucial position, you’ll be contributing to the United States Postal Service Central Repair Facility, where you’ll repair and maintain essential mail processing systems. Imagine leveraging your skills in design, modification, and testing to create solutions that make a tangible impact on the efficiency of mail delivery across the country. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you'll not only troubleshoot and solve complex electrical and electronic issues but also assist in the development of systems for validating repairable items. You’ll be collaborating with a diverse team, so your ability to communicate effectively and contribute to project milestones will be key components of your success. Plus, using advanced engineering principles and tools such as AutoCAD and schematic capture software, you'll help design modifications that ensure the reliability of our systems. Your technical expertise, along with your innovation-driven mindset, will enable you to tackle challenges head-on and provide customer support that is unmatched. Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level with Peraton and uphold our mission of delivering secure technology solutions? We can't wait to see what you can accomplish!

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What are the main responsibilities of a Senior Electrical Engineer at Peraton?

As a Senior Electrical Engineer at Peraton, you'll be responsible for a range of tasks, including designing, modifying, and implementing test plans for repairable items at the USPS Central Repair Facility. You'll also contribute to engineering research, assist in the design and fabrication of electrical systems, and provide technical support for assessing repairable item status. Furthermore, you’ll have the opportunity to use CAD software to contribute to design modifications, ultimately ensuring the reliability of essential mail processing systems.