Electrical Engineering, Associate

Peraton•Topeka, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is seeking an Entry-level Electrical Engineer to join our team of diverse, qualified individuals. The Electrical Engineer 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 include 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 performs a variety of engineering research and/or product development in an electrical engineering discipline. They will 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. This role will assist in the design and development of systems, testing, and validation of solutions for repairable items.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and 0-2 years' of experience.
US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the field.
Understanding of Software development, Analog/Digital Design, and microelectronics.
Familiar with AutoCad and Cad type software.
Knowledge in aspects of design, development, and research.
Communicate effectively; both written and oral.
Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
General knowledge of other related disciplines.

Nice To Haves

Familiar depot level repair 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).
System and test engineering methodology.
Completed EIT.
PE license.

Responsibilities

Assists with implementation of test plans, associated specifications, and engineering change processes based on system / engineering requirements.
Assists in design, development, and modification of systems, end items, machines, and associated test plans.
Provides initial 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 sub-assemblies.
Contributes to the completion of assigned technical tasks for the organization and provides customer support in the engineering discipline.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Assists in reviewing procedures to ensure that the test and repair process is complete.
Reviews and evaluates failure data received from field locations, and offers recommendations for resolutions.
Provides technical solutions to a broad spectrum of difficult problems.
Contacts are primarily with immediate supervisor, project leaders, and other professionals in the section or group.
Some contact outside customer representatives at various management levels concerning operations or scheduling or specific phases of projects or contracts.
Supports briefings and participates in technical meetings for internal or external representatives concerning specifics to operations.
Performs other related tasks as assigned.