Senior Instrumentation & Fast Control Engineer
About The Position
This position supports the design, development, testing, and operational phases of projects undertaken at PERATON Labs, Peraton’s research and development arm. The engineer works closely with engineering, scientific, and technical staff to develop novel solutions, focusing primarily on fast control and real-time data analysis. The role involves working in a multidisciplinary team to analyze, design, and implement Instrumentation & Control systems, including conceptualizing and maturing prototypes and field-deployable systems. The successful candidate must be able to read, comprehend, correct, and generate professional-quality design documentation.
Requirements
- A degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
- Relevant professional experience: 8 or more years with a bachelor's degree, 6 or more years with a master's degree, or 3 or more years with a Ph.D.
- Experience working with National Instruments equipment such as cRio and cDAQ.
- Experience implementing and updating designs with National Instruments LabVIEW.
- Experience with analog and digital I/O data acquisition and control signals, as well as signal-conditioning techniques.
- Familiarity with laboratory or bench hardware such as oscilloscopes, AC and DC power supplies, and spectrum analyzers.
- Experience designing and troubleshooting cabling and interconnectivity.
- Proficiency in reading, writing, and analyzing technical documentation.
- Ability to work onsite five days a week when required.
- U.S. citizenship.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Experimental Physics and Industrial Control System (EPICS).
- Experience using version control and configuration management tools such as Git.
- Experience with the Linux operating system.
- Experience creating isolated electrical subsystems for field-deployable systems that connect to existing equipment.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and test experimental Instrumentation & Control systems.
- Author and review documentation packages, including process control diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, drawings, and test plans.
- Prepare presentations, simulations, analyses, and other materials for internal and external design and manufacturing reviews.
- Review design document packages for manufacturability, testability, and design validation.
- Occasionally support hands-on testing of electronics and software, diagnose failures, and make repairs as needed.
- Provide technical oversight of staff when appropriate.
- Work closely with engineering, scientific, and technical staff to develop project solutions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
