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About Peraton 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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure. Program Overview Program management, engineering, and technical support for the Air Systems Group, focusing on research, systems engineering, and evaluation of naval air propulsion and power systems. Focus includes air-breathing engines, auxiliary power systems, helicopter transmissions, fuel systems, and propulsion system performance, supported by roles like data scientists, engineers, and chemists. About The Role Peraton is seeking a Senior-level Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineer with Battery Systems and S&T focus/experience to provide remote support for our NAVAIR customer in Lexington Park/Patuxent River, MD. In this position you will have the opportunity to be part of the Navy's Power & Energy Division, developing critical capabilities to support the fleet.

What you will do:

The primary duties include serving as a team member in support of battery system development, evaluation, and certification. You should have a good working knowledge of modern battery system technology to include battery systems components, characteristics, and performance. You should also have knowledge, skill and experience in the development and evaluation of performance requirements, design criteria, processes, and analysis methods related to aircraft battery systems and their components. You should also be knowledgeable of potential battery system technology advancement areas and have the ability to work with industry and academia partners in the development and maturation of these technologies.

Responsibilities:

You may be required to assist the battery team lead and/or SME in the critical review of technical reports and products.

Some of these products include:

MIL specs and associated slash sheets Contractor/vendor progress reports Qualification test plans/Qualification test reports Lithium battery safety certification recommendation letters Other requirements may include: Assisting and/or leading in the development of Battery Test & Evaluation Lab (BTEL) revitalization proposals and lab equipment integration Supporting the Electric Mission Support Equipment Infrastructure and Management Study. Evaluating the potential for replacing current diesel-powered Support Equipment (SE) with battery-powered replacements. Supporting the Common Affordable Safe Energy Storage (CASES) Program to include Tri-service battery commonality efforts and associated activities Review and adjudicate lithium battery safety certification requests and provide recommendations to Navy customers Lead Small Business innovation research (SBIR), Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR), and Naval Innovation Science & Engineering (NISE) project efforts related to developmental battery systems. Qualifications Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD What you will need: Minimum requirements are a BS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or similar degree, and experience working with battery systems. At least 3 years' experience in aircraft battery systems to include both developmental and fielded battery systems. Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain U.S. citizenship is required

Preferred:

Must be able to work well as part of a team and independently. Presentation skills capable of defending a technical position and/or recommendation. Good communication skills, and knowledge and experience in procedures for writing technical procedures for a non-technical audience.

Details Target Salary Range:

$112,000 - $179,000. 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.

Benefits Statement:

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements:

The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate's own.

EEO:

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