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. Visitperaton.comto learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Responsibilities
Peraton Labs is searching for a RF Engineer to support testing, characterization, and basic analysis of radio‑frequency systems used in communications, UAS control, and threat device assessment. The candidate will work under the guidance of senior engineers and technicians and assist with hands on RF measurements, documentation, and lab activities.Key Responsibilities:Assist in testing and troubleshooting RF power amplifiers, receiver circuits, and other RF componentsUse RF lab equipment such as Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Arbitrary Signal Generators, and Software‑Defined Radios to collect measurements and verify system performanceSupport characterization of cellular and wireless communication systems related to jamming and interference testingHelp develop basic schematics and block diagrams during reverse engineering activities of RF based devicesPerform introductory RF signal analysis on UAS control systems and help prepare technical summaries or reportsSupport senior staff in evaluating high power RF transmitter and jamming systems, including basic amplifier stage measurementsAssist with receiver and antenna test activities, including documenting performance results and configuration changesParticipate in maintaining MASINT chamber setups and help execute EMI test activities in accordance with Mil‑Std‑461F under supervisionPrepare clear documentation, diagrams, and organized test data for engineering review
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience)2 years of experience with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with no degreeBasic understanding of RF concepts such as gain, impedance, bandwidth, and signal behaviorHands on lab experience with common RF test equipment, either through coursework, internships, or personal projectsAbility to read and learn to develop simple schematics and block diagramsStrong analytical skills and attention to detailWillingness to learn advanced RF techniques and support more experienced team membersActive TS/SCIPreferred Qualifications:Exposure to UAS systems, SDRs, RF signal analysis, or communications systems (academic or project‑based experience accepted)Familiarity with EMI/EMC concepts or military standardsInterest in reverse engineering or RF device teardown work