AI Scientist II – Autonomous Space Systems

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory; California; On-site; USD 128,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA, seeks a skilled AI/ML and software engineer to advance autonomous space systems. You will design planning, scheduling, and resource allocation algorithms for mission goals, leveraging AI and large-model technologies.

Ideal candidates have strong background in Rust, C++, Python, and ML pipelines, plus experience in large models and interdisciplinary teamwork. A PhD or higher is preferred, with opportunities to publish and lead initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with relevant experience in software development and AI.
• Experience with planning, scheduling, and resource allocation concepts.
• Background in large models and DL training/inference pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and execution algorithms for autonomous systems.
• Create and apply search-based and constraint-based optimization for mission planning.
• Develop ML systems for interpretation of imagery and large multimodal models for reasoning.

Skills

Rust

C++

Python

Java

AI/ML concepts

Optimization

Operations research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in related discipline

PhD in related discipline

Job description

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA, seeks a skilled AI/ML and software engineer to advance autonomous space systems. You will design planning, scheduling, and resource allocation algorithms for mission goals, leveraging AI and large-model technologies.

Ideal candidates have strong background in Rust, C++, Python, and ML pipelines, plus experience in large models and interdisciplinary teamwork. A PhD or higher is preferred, with opportunities to publish and lead initiatives.