Peraton is looking for an Senior Spacecraft Electrical Engineer in the Power Systems and Instrumentation Section in the Spacecraft Engineering Division of the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL).

This position is responsible for the design, development, and test of circuit card assemblies and electronics boxes for space flight hardware. This position includes a varied responsibility set to include development of electrical power systems, design and application of power supplies, power distribution, analog/digital instrumentation, stepper and 3-phase DC motor control, and test equipment.

Responsibilities of the position:

• Collaborate with a small team of engineers, customers, and others to discuss existing or potential products or projects
• Design and develop spacecraft power systems and sensor instrumentations
• Create and build spacecraft control electronics
• Create and build spacecraft motor control electronics
• Create and build spacecraft health and status monitoring electronics
• Design and build test equipment to validate hardware requirements
• Design, maintain, implement, or improve electrical instruments
• Use computer-aided software to place and route printed circuit boards
• Oversee the manufacturing of printed circuit boards
• Write reports and compile test data regarding projects and studies
• Ensure that designs conform to standards and customer requirements by preparing electrical systems specifications and technical drawings
• Preparation of documentation including specifications, interface control documents, and white papers
• Provide test requirements, plans, and procedures for hardware systems
• Analyze designs for proper operation over operating conditions
• Present and defend designs to broader audiences for review and approval
• Manage resources, such as schedules and budgets, for work being performed

Position is hybrid, must be able to work at the facility and remote.