Entry Level Project Engineer Jobs in Lawrence, KS

Responsibilities

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: 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. 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 in design and development of systems, testing, and validation of solutions for repairable items. Specific tasks include:

• 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 assign 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 board spectrum of difficult problems
• Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organization objectives
• 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

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 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.

Desired Qualifications:

• 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.

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.

• 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$51,000 - $82,000. 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.EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Employment Type: FULL_TIME