Peraton · 8 hours ago
Facilities Controls Design Engineer
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a Controls Design Engineer to support the Deep Space Network program with JPL and NASA by developing innovative technical solutions for complex problems in facilities and antenna subsystems.
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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
Qualification
Required
2 years with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA
Are 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
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 driver's license (Real ID)
Preferred
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, UPS's, 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-task, adapt 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
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Health savings account
Short/long term disability
EAP
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company paid holidays
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-09-25
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