Electronic System Build Specialist
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Job Location:
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 86000 - 138000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Responsibilities
Peraton Labs is seeking an experienced Electronic Systems Build Specialist to support the fabrication and integration of custom printed circuit cards and electronic subsystems for rapid prototyping efforts. This role is a critical part of our engineering and fabrication team contributing to the development of next-generation unmanned systems counter-UAS technologies and mission-critical prototype hardware. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on expertise in circuit board assembly and fabrication along with experience operating specialized tools and collaborating with engineers to deliver high-quality builds.
What Youll Get to Do:
- Collaborate with electrical and systems engineers to fabricate and integrate custom printed circuit assemblies used in prototype platforms and electronic systems
- Perform precision soldering and component installation for both surface-mount (SMT) and through-hole components
- Operate and maintain advanced fabrication equipment including reflow ovens pick-and-place machines and PCB milling and imaging systems
- Interpret engineering drawings schematics and Gerber files to execute high-fidelity builds and identify potential design-for-fabrication improvements
- Support version control process documentation and traceability for all builds
- Contribute to the design and refinement of lab processes and tooling setups for small-run circuit card fabrication
Qualifications
Required:
- 5 years experience with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD
- Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance
- US Citizenship
- Strong understanding of PCB fabrication and printed circuit board assembly (PCBA)
- Proficiency with soldering tools rework equipment and inspection techniques
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics BOMs and fabrication files
- Familiarity with ESD-safe lab environments and fabrication best practices
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple build efforts in parallel
Desired:
- Experience with multilayer boards and prototype PCBA processes
- Familiarity with pick-and-place machines reflow ovens and small-run assembly workflows
- Prior hands-on use of LPKF PCB milling systems and laser direct imaging and etching machines
- Experience using circuit board plotters and other prototyping tools
- Working knowledge of Altium Designer for PCB layout review and SolidWorks for mechanical integration awareness
- IPC certification (e.g. IPC-A-610 J-STD-001)
- Experience supporting prototype builds in an R&D or defense environment
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
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Computer Science
- Active Directory
- Clearance
- Facility
- HVAC
- Linux
- Project Management
- Troubleshoot
- Desktop
- Control Systems
- Management System
- Setup
- hardware
- Data Analysis
- Technical Support
About Company
Peraton provides innovative solutions for the most sensitive and critical programs in government today, developed and executed by scientists, engineers, and other experts.
