Electronics Exploitation Engineer

Peraton Labs is searching for an Electronics Exploitation Engineer for the Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland location. This position will be on site, and will require global deployment for 6 month rotations. 

 

Responsibilities:

• Embark on thrilling overseas deployments, tackling exciting challenges in critical intelligence communities.
• Dive deep into electronic analysis of target devices, unraveling their mysteries from basic signaling to advanced modifications.
• Craft compelling reports and briefings, showcasing your expertise in characterization, vulnerabilities, and exploitation recommendations.
• Team up with brilliant engineers and subject matter experts to solve complex problems and respond to RFIs.
• Stay at the forefront of technology by researching emerging techniques and conducting laboratory-based analyses.
• Capture, characterize and identify electrical/electronic RF receiver and transmitter modules, operating frequencies and power.
• Identify electronic components visually, conduct research, provide information, develop accurate schematics of electronics systems using provided tools and techniques.
• Analyze, demodulate and decode signals in order to extract intelligence data and develop standardized demodulation and decoding tools and techniques for commonly encountered signals.
• Perform electronic data recovery on various devices using state-of-the-art forensic tools, such as XRY, Cellbrite and Graykey.
• Create engaging technical reports on captured data.
• Maintain meticulous chain of custody and expertly handle evidence to ensure forensic integrity.

Required: 

• Active TS/SCI.
• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 3 years of experience OR associate degree and 5 years of experience OR High School diploma and 6 years of experience.
• Physical ability and commitment to global deployment for 6-month rotations.
• Expertise in electronic schematic design and interpretation.
• Proficiency in identifying electronic components and characterizing circuits.
• Mastery of laboratory benchtop equipment (Signal Generators, Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, etc.).
• Solid understanding of RF communications and standard RF measurements.

Desired:

• BSE in Electrical Engineering
• Familiarity with IED and/or UXS techniques, tactics, and procedures (TTP)
• Experience collaborating with military organizations, such as EOD units
• Background in CELLEX, DOMEX, and MEDEX forensics Hands-on experience with IED/UAS electronics
• Understanding of programming languages

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.

$80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

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