Embedded Space Robotics Engineer (Flexible Schedule)

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory; United States; On-site; USD 122,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Learning opportunities

Retirement plans

Flexible schedule

Job summary

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA, seeks an Embedded Robotic Systems Engineer II to advance actuation, sensing, and control for space-grade robotics. You will work on rover and lander subsystems, avionics, power, and FPGA-based electronics, contributing from concept through verification and flight readiness.

The role spans research and flight projects, requiring strong collaboration, rigorous documentation, and hands-on testing of electronic assemblies, boards, and system-level

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical or Robotics Engineering with relevant experience.
• Understanding of standard EE/Robotics principles and practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for teamwork.
• Ability to document and communicate work clearly in writing and verbally.
• Strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Robotic Actuation and Sensing
• Robotic Vehicles and Manipulators
• Robotic Systems Estimation, Decision, and Control
• Electronics and Electromagnetics for Robotic Mobility
• Electronics and Electromagnetics for Robotic Manipulation and Sampling
• Power and Battery Systems
• FPGA Engineering for Robotic Systems
• Computer Vision
• Maritime and Aerial Perception Systems
• Robot Operations

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Robotics Engineering

Master’s degree in related discipline

PhD in related discipline

Tools

Verilog

Altium

Mentor Graphics

SPICE

PLECS

HyperLynx

Job description

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA, seeks an Embedded Robotic Systems Engineer II to advance actuation, sensing, and control for space-grade robotics. You will work on rover and lander subsystems, avionics, power, and FPGA-based electronics, contributing from concept through verification and flight readiness.

The role spans research and flight projects, requiring strong collaboration, rigorous documentation, and hands-on testing of electronic assemblies, boards, and system-level