Group Lead - Mechatronics Structures & Flight Systems

Jet Propulsion Laboratory; United States; On-site; USD 217,000 - 273,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental

Vision

Wellbeing benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Learning opportunities

Rideshare program

Childcare assistance

Flexible schedule

Parental leave

Job summary

Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California seeks a Technical Group Supervisor for Mechanical Structures & Articulation. You will lead a 10–15 person group, manage staffing, and collaborate with project teams to deliver mission-critical mechanics and deployment systems.

Candidates should demonstrate extensive experience in mechanical engineering, spacecraft hardware, and cross-functional leadership. The role emphasizes mentorship, safety, and adherence to flight project practices and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 9+ years of related experience with group supervision.
• Master's or PhD preferred with deeper technical expertise.
• Experience in payload or small spacecraft development is desirable.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, and develop the 10–15 member group.
• Coordinate with project customers and engineers to meet objectives.
• Lead workforce planning, staffing, training, and performance assessment.
• Ensure quality work products and proper time charging.
• Provide end-to-end leadership for flight hardware development.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team mentoring

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Flight hardware design

Systems integration

Job description

Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California seeks a Technical Group Supervisor for Mechanical Structures & Articulation. You will lead a 10–15 person group, manage staffing, and collaborate with project teams to deliver mission-critical mechanics and deployment systems.

Candidates should demonstrate extensive experience in mechanical engineering, spacecraft hardware, and cross-functional leadership. The role emphasizes mentorship, safety, and adherence to flight project practices and