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General Engineer (On-Call position)

2026-162636

CAtegory:

Engineering

Clearance:

No Clearance

Location:

Greenbelt
,
Maryland

Telecommute:

No remote/telework allowed
About Peraton

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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Program Overview
About The Role

Join our dynamic and diverse Peraton Technology Services Team on site, at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), as a General Engineer. You will be a key member on our Environmental Test and Integration Services (ETIS) contract as part of the team.

 

Job Description Work with NASA TVAC engineers, training them on operations and safety procedures related to small TVAC chambers. While training, they will execute example Thermal Vacuum tests using the environmental test facilities at GSFC. Will work with a team of relevant technicians/engineers in accomplishing assigned tasks. Completes all test preparations and facility readiness tasks to meet Branch Quality System requirements.

 

Available to give onsite training sessions and answer relevant questions. Provides recommendations to management regarding process and facility improvements and upgrades. Ensures that work practices comply with applicable safety and occupational health standards, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Is aware of and complies with applicable safety requirements for work, including but not limited to, the Mechanical Systems Safety Manual as posted to a document management system. 

 

Works with safety engineer to understand requirements, assures hardware and personnel safety concerns are promptly and effectively addressed. Work Environment Work indoors. Work with other personnel in a group that is Team Oriented. Position will work in the clean room. 

 

 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

 

  • Bachelors degree and 5 years of experience, in lieu of degree High School diploma and 9 years of related experience.
  • Knowledge of engineering terms and ability to efficiently operate computers required.
  • Ability to perform under supervision, read and follow technical procedures, & work from sketches/drawing.
  • Working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of large hazardous research aerospace test facilities.
  • Support TVAC-test activities including dewar operation and meteorology.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associates Degree Engineering or other related field

 

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $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.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at <a href="https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.&nbsp;

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.&nbsp;

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.