Peraton
Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking skilled and qualified candidates for a
Engineering Technical Support Specialist
to join our team of diverse, qualified individuals.
The Engineering Technical Support Specialist works at the United States Postal Service (USPS) Central Repair Facility (CRF) in Topeka, KS.
The CRF is a depot repair facility for USPS mail processing, delivery, and bulk mail systems repairable parts. Examples: repairing printed circuit boards, electrical, electronic, mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies to component level. The CRF provides depot level maintenance for essential automation, mechanization, retail and bulk mail processing systems used in all mail processing and retail installations.
Our
Engineering Technical Support Specialist
performs detailed professional technical level work on electronic equipment and systems related to engineering. Specific tasks include:
Provide technical advice and guidance on installation, adaptation, configuration or enhancement of technical products, programs and systems
Provide expertise for resolving technical problems, troubleshoots product and modifies product to customer requirements. Includes software/Firmware systems and programs designed for customers
Analyze engineering specifications and drawings; confers with quality and manufacturing to provide and obtain technical information; investigates reports of defective, damaged or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment or systems
Examine, measure, inspect or test defective parts for conformance
Evaluate findings to formulate corrective actions
Independently plan and accomplishe complete projects or studies of broad scope and complexity and or serve as an expert in a narrow aspect of a particular field of engineering
Complete understanding and wide application of technical principle, theories, and concepts in the field
General knowledge of other related disciplines
Complexity of assignments typically requires considerable creativity and judgment to devise approaches to accomplish work, and operational problems
Make analyses and development of documentation/reports
May conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis
May perform preliminary analysis of data where guidelines are provided in such areas as quantitative judgments concerning technical data
Extensive contact with internal personnel and outside customer representatives at various management levels concerning operations or scheduling or specific phases of projects or contracts
Conduct briefings and participate in technical meetings for internal or external representatives concerning specifics operations
Perform other related tasks as assigned
Qualifications Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with 5 years related experience, Master’s Degree with 3 years related experience or High School Diploma with 9+ years related experience.
U.S. Citizenship
Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.
Background in basic and advanced electronics, mechanical drawing, engineering fundamentals, with a comprehensive knowledge of technical terminology
Systems understanding and interoperability
Ability to troubleshoot systems
Use test specification programs and fixtures
Develop technical solutions to complex problems
Familiar with electrical, electronic, and electro-mechanical components
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Preferred Qualifications
:
Depot level repair experience
Familiar with USPS maintenance operations
Background in Systems and Test engineering
Business acumen and contract experience
Prior management experience in a Union environment
Lean Six Sigma and ISO 9001 experience or training
Green Belt Certified
Physical Requirements:
Sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
Physical activity may include forklift, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, and repetitive motion
Have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment and to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures
#CRF2025
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 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.
Target Salary Range
$51,000 - $82,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. EEO
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
Engineering Technical Support Specialist
to join our team of diverse, qualified individuals.
The Engineering Technical Support Specialist works at the United States Postal Service (USPS) Central Repair Facility (CRF) in Topeka, KS.
The CRF is a depot repair facility for USPS mail processing, delivery, and bulk mail systems repairable parts. Examples: repairing printed circuit boards, electrical, electronic, mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies to component level. The CRF provides depot level maintenance for essential automation, mechanization, retail and bulk mail processing systems used in all mail processing and retail installations.
Our
Engineering Technical Support Specialist
performs detailed professional technical level work on electronic equipment and systems related to engineering. Specific tasks include:
Provide technical advice and guidance on installation, adaptation, configuration or enhancement of technical products, programs and systems
Provide expertise for resolving technical problems, troubleshoots product and modifies product to customer requirements. Includes software/Firmware systems and programs designed for customers
Analyze engineering specifications and drawings; confers with quality and manufacturing to provide and obtain technical information; investigates reports of defective, damaged or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment or systems
Examine, measure, inspect or test defective parts for conformance
Evaluate findings to formulate corrective actions
Independently plan and accomplishe complete projects or studies of broad scope and complexity and or serve as an expert in a narrow aspect of a particular field of engineering
Complete understanding and wide application of technical principle, theories, and concepts in the field
General knowledge of other related disciplines
Complexity of assignments typically requires considerable creativity and judgment to devise approaches to accomplish work, and operational problems
Make analyses and development of documentation/reports
May conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis
May perform preliminary analysis of data where guidelines are provided in such areas as quantitative judgments concerning technical data
Extensive contact with internal personnel and outside customer representatives at various management levels concerning operations or scheduling or specific phases of projects or contracts
Conduct briefings and participate in technical meetings for internal or external representatives concerning specifics operations
Perform other related tasks as assigned
Qualifications Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with 5 years related experience, Master’s Degree with 3 years related experience or High School Diploma with 9+ years related experience.
U.S. Citizenship
Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.
Background in basic and advanced electronics, mechanical drawing, engineering fundamentals, with a comprehensive knowledge of technical terminology
Systems understanding and interoperability
Ability to troubleshoot systems
Use test specification programs and fixtures
Develop technical solutions to complex problems
Familiar with electrical, electronic, and electro-mechanical components
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Preferred Qualifications
:
Depot level repair experience
Familiar with USPS maintenance operations
Background in Systems and Test engineering
Business acumen and contract experience
Prior management experience in a Union environment
Lean Six Sigma and ISO 9001 experience or training
Green Belt Certified
Physical Requirements:
Sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
Physical activity may include forklift, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, and repetitive motion
Have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment and to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures
#CRF2025
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 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.
Target Salary Range
$51,000 - $82,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. EEO
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.