Lead Avionics Systems Engineer – Space Hardware

Jet Propulsion Laboratory; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California is seeking an Avionics Systems Engineer III with space hardware development experience to lead avionics system designs and requirements.

You will generate requirements from subsystem to card level, develop and execute V&V plans, and report progress to management, collaborating with Cognizant Engineers and I&T teams. The role emphasizes leadership in a fast-paced environment and eligibility for TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or similar technical discipline with typically a minimum of 6 years of related work experience.
• Master's degree in similar disciplines with typically a minimum of 4 years of related work experience; PhD with typically a minimum of 2 years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Generate requirements from avionics subsystem through electronic card level, design descriptions and interface documents.
• Develop and execute verification and validation (V&V) plans.
• Collaborate with Cognizant Engineers, Design Engineers and I&T Engineers throughout product lifecycle.
• Report progress, schedule, and budget to management.

Skills

Systems engineering

Leadership

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's in Systems/EE/CE

Master's in similar discipline

PhD in similar discipline

Tools

Jama

Versal ACAP

Fiberoptic harnessing

Job description

Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California is seeking an Avionics Systems Engineer III with space hardware development experience to lead avionics system designs and requirements.

You will generate requirements from subsystem to card level, develop and execute V&V plans, and report progress to management, collaborating with Cognizant Engineers and I&T teams. The role emphasizes leadership in a fast-paced environment and eligibility for TS/SCI clearance.