Electrical Engineer

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD$86k–$138kPosted May 14, 2026
Welcome page Returning candidate? Log back in! Electrical Engineer Job Locations US-MD-Aberdeen Proving Ground Requisition ID 2026-166755 Position Category Engineering Clearance Top Secret/SCI Responsibilities Peraton Labs is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support its Electronic Warfare Systems organization. This position is located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland and requires on site work, 5 days a week. The Electrical Engineer will perform characterization and analysis on custom, commercial based technology (CBT), and custom/CBT hybrid, RC/IED, and UAS devices Physical Characterization:Photos of the deviceDevice dimensionsDistinguishing featuresCircuit Characterization:Circuit constructionReverse-engineer of the circuit designSchematic generationComponent identification and research including datasheetsOperational Characterization: Understanding of the operation of the individual device components as well as the device end to end operationUse multiple characterization and analysis techniques with time and frequency domain test and measurement tools to determine how the device works in real timeCommunication protocol bus signals capture and analysis (SPI, I2C, etc.) as applicable.Microcontroller firmware extraction and dissemination. RF Signals Characterization: Operational frequenciesOperational bandwidthsTransmission RF output powerBaseband data analysisReceiver sensitivityBasic RF in-phase and quadrature (I/Q) signal sample captures, recordings, and follow-on analysis as applicable.Reporting: Organization and integration of all characterization, analysis data, and conclusions into a coherent technical report.#PLABS26 Qualifications 5 years of experience with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a BS/BARF, Analog, and Digital Electronics experienceExperience using spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and network analyzersExperience using power meters, oscilloscopes, and protocol analysis toolsExperience using firmware extraction tools, software exploitation, and schematic generation toolsUS Citizenship Active Secret clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI  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 $86,000 - $138,000. 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. EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law. Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Application FAQsSoftware Powered by ICIMSwww.icims.com

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