Compatibility Test Engineer

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Test Engineer to join our team in Monrovia, California to support our Deep Space Network (DSN) program with JPL and NASA.

The Deep Space Network is NASA’s international array of giant radio antennas that supports interplanetary spacecraft missions, plus a few that orbit Earth. The DSN also provides radar and radio astronomy observations that improve our understanding of the solar system and the larger universe. The antennas of the Deep Space Network are the indispensable link to explorers venturing beyond the moon. They provide the crucial connection for commanding our spacecraft and receiving their never before seen images and scientific information on Earth, propelling our understanding of the universe, our solar system and ultimately, our place within it.

The Compatibility Test Engineer is responsible for performing in all three Deep Space Network (DSN) test facilities, including customer and support facility interfaces. The DSN test facilities are comprised of the Development and Test Facility (DTF-21), Compatibility Test Trailer (CTT-22) and Merritt Island Test Facility (MIL-71) at Kennedy Space Center. The qualified candidate is also responsible for compatibility testing of spacecraft (or spacecraft subsystems) prior to launch, resolution of issues associated with the installation, maintenance, investigation, test evaluation and operation of all subsystems in the DSN test facilities. Assignments are complex in nature. In most cases, assignments require integrating a broad range of inputs into job performance; including supervisor inputs, task and project requirements and a range of multi-discipline theories and concepts. The qualified candidate must be able to work Day and Swing Shifts, and travel to remote testing locations when required.

Responsibilities:

Conducts and/or supports Compatibility and Re-Verification Testing of spacecraft or spacecraft subsystems prior to launch

Develops Compatibility Test Procedures for spacecraft or spacecraft subsystem testing

Responds to problems using state of the art techniques by analysis and diagnosis

Recommends innovations and solutions from available tools and resources

Conducts research study necessary for improvement or reconfiguration of systems or subsystems equipment after evaluation of available information

Investigates and makes decisions relative to problems in equipment performance, customer requirements and relations

Adheres to all pertinent policies and specifications

Develops or completes sections of installation, maintenance, operation, troubleshooting, and repair procedures that reflect the latest concepts of information design for presentation as traditional training and/or technical documentation in accordance with technical specifications, program requirements and quality standards

Typically develops new methods to apply to problems

Assignments are usually broad in scope with a focus on multi-systems

Identifies and resolves complex problems involving technical issues across multi-disciplines

Applies advanced theories, principles and concepts; demonstrates creativity and ingenuity

Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts

Applies innovative solutions using available tools and resources

Supports customers during development and test phases

Loads and configures software as appropriate

Maintains and calibrates station equipment to ensure readiness to support test activities

Removes, installs, and troubleshoots station equipment using provided test equipment

Evaluates performance of station hardware

Processes and Installs DSN Modification Information and Deployment Authorization Software (MIDAS) Packages

Maintains calibration of station equipment

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

2 years with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with no degree

Must be able to work Day and Swing Shifts, and travel to remote testing locations when required.

Must able to obtain a trusted background check and pass a National Criminal Information Check (NCIC). In order to obtain a clearance, you need to be a US Citizen and show proof of citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications

Able to understand the operation and functionality of the Deep Space Network, its hardware, software and processes and procedures.

Able to read and understand technical documents that describe the DSN, its processes and procedures

Familiar with digital equipment, radio frequency equipment, spacecraft configurations and operations

Possess basic computer skills and have knowledge to operate Microsoft Office suite; read and respond to e-mail daily.

Able to write test procedures.

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

$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO

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

full time