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NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory · 3 days ago

Electronics Engineer V

JPL Campus

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$198K/yr - $240K/yr

8+ years exp

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory focuses on innovative technologies that seek answers to the universe's biggest questions. They are looking for an Electronics Engineer V to design and deliver next-generation electronic hardware for the Deep Space Network, overseeing all phases from inception to maturity.

AerospaceConstructionNational SecurityRoboticsSpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Designs and delivers next-generation electronic hardware for precision control of Deep Space Network large aperture antennas

Reviews engineering designs and performs analyses required for maintaining high-reliability and high-performance control systems

Leads suppliers, fabricators, and other JPL partners to plan and execute installations at the three DSN complexes worldwide. (USA, Spain, and Australia)

Manages schedules and budgets of projects according to the requirements

Identifies areas to reduce technical, schedule, and/or cost risks. Executes plans to reduce the risks as needed

Infuses modern design and development approaches to continuously improve the way we deliver hardware and software

Performs hands-on work testing and prototyping various projects in the lab and in the field ensuring requirements are satisfied

Trains and mentors engineers in the areas including antenna control, control systems, servos, electrical panel design, and related fields

Qualification

Electronics EngineeringControl Systems DesignElectrical Control PanelsElectrical Design ToolsServo Control SystemsIndustrial Communication ProtocolsMATLABSimulinkPythonSolidWorks ElectricalAutoCADLinux Command LineMechanical CAD ToolsMulti-taskingCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline with typically a minimum of 12 years of related experience; or Master's degree in similar discipline with a minimum 10 years of related experience; or a PhD in a similar discipline with a minimum of 8 years of related experience

Experience leading multidisciplinary teams of engineers and technicians to design, build, test, and implement electromechanical systems

Demonstrated extensive experience designing electrical control panels meeting applicable standards and requirements. (ex: NEC and/or UL508a)

Knowledgeable with electrical design tools to read, interpret, and generate detailed schematics and drawings

Extensive experience with field work installing, troubleshooting, and/or commissioning servo control systems

Knowledgeable with industrial communication protocols such as EtherCAT, CANopen, TCP/IP, and serial

Advanced understanding and application of standard principles, theories, concepts and techniques in control system design

Working knowledge of MATLAB, Simulink, or Python tools to set up and run simulations

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to multi-task and make appropriate decisions about prioritizing assignments

Ability to travel to foreign and domestic work sites for 1-week to 2-month duration

Preferred

Extensive prior experience with industrial automation and various control system communication protocols such as EtherCAT

Experience with risk-based safety engineering processes such as Functional Safety

Experience with electrical CAD tools like SolidWorks Electrical and AutoCAD

Experience with mechanical CAD tools like SolidWorks or NX

Familiarity with basic Linux command line navigational tools. (ssh, scp, grep, ls…)

Experience designing and delivering electrical control panels for use in Spain or Australia

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, wellbeing, and retirement plans

Paid time off

Learning

Rideshare

Childcare

Flexible schedule

Parental leave

Company

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

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Formed in 1936, the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federally funded research and development center managed for NASA by the California Institute of Technology (Caltech.) JPL joined NASA as an FFRDC when the agency was founded in 1958.

Founded in 1936

Pasadena, California, USA

5001-10000 employees