Facilities Controls Design Engineer
Facilities Controls Design Engineer
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$ 66000 - 106000
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Job Description
Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking a Controls Design 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 NASAs 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.
Develop innovative technical solutions to complex problems and make recommendations for improvement to sustain and support the development of the various assemblies in the Facilities and Antenna Subsystems serving NASAs Deep Space Communications Complexes (DSCCs) in Australia Spain and California.
Responsibilities:
- Support all aspects of design preventive maintenance troubleshooting repair and installation of controls equipment for the DSN facilities and antennas
- Perform a wide variety of difficult and highly complex engineering design analysis or other technical tasks utilizing current technology and available standards templates and cataloged products
- Provide engineering support to facilities systems; driving upgrade projects from concept to completion as required for continuous improvement of the facilities systems to ensure that support and services of the department meet the highest quality of standards safety and performance
- Closely work with the Mechanical (HVAC) Electrical Fiber Optic and Fire Protection project design team members
- Ensure all relevant safety objectives and legal requirements are observed for all work completed.
- Interpret client requirements identify and address design parameters and engineering problems and ensure solutions are implemented accurately and within budget.
- Coordinate design elements with other design disciplines
- Create and finalize designs to meet project requirements.
- Provide technical support to customers.
- Commission customized products and systems onsite and at customer facilities ensure working as designed
- Document report and generate user manuals installation procedures test procedures etc.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- 2 years with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA
- Are able toobtain 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.
- Demonstrated experience with at least one general-purpose programming language (e.g. Assembly C C Python etc.)
- Demonstrated experience with linear electrical/electronic components (resistors capacitors relays) electro-mechanical components (actuators AC/DC motors VFD or VSD motor controllers) serial and parallel communication protocols (I2C Modbus CAN bus BACnet)
- Basic understanding with Building Management System (BMS) such as ALC and Carrier system such as Johnson Metasys
- Basic understanding of various sensor equipment (pressure flow voltage current) analog and discrete inputs/outputs (I/O) Ladder logic/PLC programming and computer networking.
- Possess and maintain a valid California drivers license (Real ID).
Desired Qualifications
- Masters Degree.
- Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification or Professional Engineering (PE) License.
- Project Manager Professional (PMP) Certification
- Basic understanding of AC power especially medium voltage UPSs protection devices
- Basic understanding of mechanical engineering principles (torque moment of inertia etc.)
- Basic understanding of HVAC components (fans compressors chillers dampers actuators)
- Basic understanding of non-linear electrical/electronic components (transistors diodes AC-DC/DC-AC converters/inverters)
- Basic understanding of project/task management
- Able to multi-taskadapt to change quickly are an analytical thinker and are detail oriented.
- Seeks out answers and the people who can provide them
- Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus
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 worlds 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 cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
EEO
Employment Type
Full-Time
