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New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That’s our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe for answers—literally. We build upon ideas that have guided generations, then share our discoveries to inspire generations to come. Your mission—your opportunity—is to seek out the answers that bring us one step closer. If you’re driven to discover, create, and inspire something that lasts a lifetime and beyond, you’re ready for JPL.

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.

As a Systems Engineer III for JPL's Autonomous Systems Division's Flight Electronics Section which crafted the electronics for the latest Mars rover and helicopter (Perseverance & Ingenuity). You will be joining the Avionics Hardware System Architecture and Engineering Group.

Tasks may include but not limited to:

• Analyze and model the design for Command and Data Handling and High Speed Compute Elements modules, Motor Controllers, etc. using MATLAB or other analytical tools
• Contribute to system risk management and system change processes at JPL
• Avionics System Architectures including but not limited to Command and Data Handling and High Speed Compute Elements modules, Motor Controllers
• Electronics systems validation and verification
• Close collaboration with Cognizant Engineers, Design Engineers and I&T Engineers throughout the product design, I&T and delivery lifecycle
• Avionics subsystems Requirements for Command and Data Handling and High Speed Compute Elements modules, Motor Controllers
• Develop and maintain
  • Avionics System Architectures including but not limited to Command and Data Handling and High Speed Compute Elements modules, Motor Controllers
  • Avionics subsystems Requirements for Command and Data Handling and High Speed Compute Elements modules, Motor Controllers
  • Electronics Interfaces such as 1553, CAN, SpaceWire, LVDS, USB, RS422/485
• Electronics Interfaces such as 1553, CAN, SpaceWire, LVDS, USB, RS422/485

Required Skillset:

• 2+ years of experience developing and delivering Avionics system documentation (requirements, functional description documents, test plans, and test reports)
• Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Electrical or Computer Engineering or related technical subject area and 6+ years of related experience, or Master’s degree in similar disciplines and 4+ years of experience, or Ph.D. in similar disciplines and 2+ years of experience
• 2+ years of experience specifying or designing or testing Command and Data Handling and High Speed Compute Elements modules or Motor Controllers

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.

For further benefits information click Benefits and Perks

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. Hiring range for this job may be adjusted based on primary work location outside of Pasadena, California. This adjusted range will be provided to candidates by the Recruiter when applicable.

The typical full time equivalent annual hiring range for this job in Pasadena, California.

JPL 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.

In addition, JPL is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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