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.
About The Role
Peraton is seeking an Underwater Acoustics Engineer to work directly with our Navy customers on developing and maintaining R&D and in-service electro-mechanical systems for naval applications. This position will be located on-site in Bethesda, MD.
What you'll do:
- Work within a government-contractor team in the execution of the overall engineering, test, and analysis of hull, mechanical, and electrical (HM&E) systems.
- Support the assigned project or programs through numerical modeling, acquisition, signal processing, analysis and reporting of acoustic and vibration data.
- Provide engineering proficiency in the evaluation of acoustic and vibration data using MATLAB software for data acquisition, post processing and reporting of results.
- Work with PCs as well as embedded architectures running Windows and Linux operating system and using program languages including MATLAB, LabVIEW, and C++/C#.
- Responsible for developing and recommending technical solutions to acoustic signal processing challenges with limited guidance, working within the constraints of existing architectures.
Qualifications
What you'll need:
- Education: 2 years experience with a Bachelors in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering (or closely related degree) required
- Clearance: Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain an interim DoD Secret clearance prior to hiring
- Experience with the theories and concepts of underwater acoustics, including and understanding of the physics of acoustic transmission, measurement and associated analysis techniques
SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range
Details
Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. 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.
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.
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
