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Pasadena, California, United States
Onsite
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Located in Pasadena, California, JPL has a campus-like environment situated on 177 acres in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and offers a work environment unlike any other: we inspire passion, foster innovation, build collaboration, and reward excellence.
Responsibilities:
JPL’s Avionics, Power & Instrument Electronics Section builds flight electronics for JPL’s interplanetary and Earth orbiting spacecraft. We provide leadership and unique world-class expertise in defining system architectures and electronics platforms for avionics, motor control, power, and instruments, leveraging simulation, support equipment and PLM solution infrastructure, critical partnerships and technology development.
You will be an Electrical Engineer IV and will be a member of the Avionics, Power & Instrument Electronics Section. You will report administratively to the Group Supervisor for the Ground Support Hardware Group.
You will lead the design and development of highly complex and critical electronics test systems for spacecraft avionics and power subsystem testing. Test system deliverables include circuit card assemblies (CCAs), FPGA IP, chassis assemblies, rack assemblies, as well as test procedures and scripts.
Tasks include but are not limited to:
Derive and document engineering requirements, specifications, and interface definition drawings for test assemblies
Define requirements and guide design and implementation of FPGAs for electronic test systems
Review design analyses to ensure accuracy and completeness
Coordinate specialist engineers to develop integrated design
Lead team communications regarding technical issues and problem resolution
Plan CCA, chassis assembly, and rack assembly implementations
Oversee implementation and delivery to users and stakeholders
Develop detailed test and verification plans based on requirements
Produce comprehensive documentation including test procedures, results, training guides, and issue reports
Participate in development of contract technical documentation
Provide contract insight and oversight for small contracts
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with a minimum of 9 years of related work experience, or Master's degree in similar discipline with a minimum of 7 years of related work experience or PhD degree in similar discipline with a minimum of 5 years of related work experience.
Strong background in design and/or analysis of avionics and/or power analog and digital circuits
Complete knowledge of industry and/or academic practices and standards across a range of applications
Flexible and accountable to meet commitments and produce quality products within budget through effective prioritization
Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., GIT, SVN, JIRA)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of institutional and operations personnel
Proven ability as a team leader to deliver project results and manage performance standards, budgets, and schedules
Exceptional interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively with internal and external program leadership and delegate tasks to team members
Preferred Skills:
Experience with radiation-tolerant flight processors (e.g., RAD750) and associated compute element architectures
Experience with FPGA-based embedded avionics or firmware-hardware co-design
Familiarity with JPL or NASA flight hardware design flow, EEE parts control, and packaging/cabling requirements
Prior experience supporting flight hardware I&T, EMs/PFMs, and delivery to spacecraft-level Assembly, Test, and Launch Operations (ATLO)
Experience with power electronics interfaces (solar array, RTG, battery-based power buses)
Experience with FPGA-based systems, or power electronics.
Prior experience as a technical lead or subject-matter expert.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and interface with diverse engineering teams.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.
JPL has a catalog of benefits and perks that span from the traditional to the unique. This includes a variety of health, dental, vision, wellbeing, and retirement plans, paid time off, learning, rideshare, childcare, flexible schedule, parental leave and many more. Our focus is on work-life balance, and living healthy, fulfilling lives as we Dare Mighty Things Together. For benefits eligible positions, benefits are effective the first day of the month coincident with or immediately following the employee’s start date.
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The hiring range displayed below is specifically for those who will work in or reside in the location listed. In extending an offer, Jet Propulsion Laboratory considers factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s job related skills, experience, knowledge, and relevant education/training.
The typical full time equivalent annual hiring range for this job in Pasadena, California.
$163,904 - $197,288JPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status or any other characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state or local law.
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