R&D Engineering Analyst

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking an R&D Engineer to work directly with our Navy customers on developing and maintaining R&D and in-service electro‑mechanical systems for naval applications.

Location:

Onsite in West Bethesda, MD

• You will support the assigned project or programs through numerical modeling, acquisition, signal processing, analysis and reporting of acoustic and vibration data.
• You will provide engineering proficiency in the evaluation of acoustic and vibration data using MATLAB software for data acquisition, post processing and reporting of results.
• You will work with PCs as well as embedded architectures running Windows and Linux operating system and using program languages including MATLAB, LabVIEW, and C++/C#.
• You will be responsible for developing and recommending technical solutions to acoustic signal processing challenges with limited guidance, working within the constraints of existing architectures.

BS/BA 2+ years OR MS/MA 0+ years of experience.

• Bachelors in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering (or closely related degree) required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• At a minimum, you will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or DoD final security clearance prior to hiring. An active DoD Secret clearance is highly desirable.
• Must have demonstrable knowledge of theories and concepts of underwater acoustics, including and understanding of the physics of acoustic transmission, measurement and associated analysis techniques.
• Must be internally motivated, having a "self-starter" type personality.
• The successful candidate will be reliable and can be trusted to work consistently on tasks without close supervision, individually, or as part of a small team.

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  to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

$80,000 - $128,000. 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:
Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.