Lead Avionics Systems Engineer – Space Hardware

Jet Propulsion Laboratory; United States; On-site; USD 143,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jet Propulsion Laboratory seeks an experienced Avionics Systems Engineer III to lead avionics systems engineering tasks, develop system designs and requirements, and report progress to management. The role emphasizes leadership in space hardware development and collaboration across engineering teams.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in engineering (or similar) with years of aerospace experience, strong communication, and the ability to obtain necessary security clearances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, EE, CE or similar with 6+ years (PhD with 2+).
• Master's degree adds 4+ years; PhD adds 2+ years.
• Knowledge of aerospace hardware development practices and standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with customers.
• Ability to obtain/maintain U.S. Government clearance and work with ITAR data.

Responsibilities

• Generate requirements from avionics subsystem to card level and create interface documents.
• Develop and execute verification and validation plans.
• Collaborate with Cognizant Engineers, Design Engineers and I&T Engineers throughout design, I&T and delivery.
• Report progress on technical progress, schedule, and budgets to management.

Skills

Systems engineering

Electrical engineering

Communication skills

Leadership

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Jama

Versal ACAP

Fiberoptic harnessing

Job description

Jet Propulsion Laboratory seeks an experienced Avionics Systems Engineer III to lead avionics systems engineering tasks, develop system designs and requirements, and report progress to management. The role emphasizes leadership in space hardware development and collaboration across engineering teams.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in engineering (or similar) with years of aerospace experience, strong communication, and the ability to obtain necessary security clearances.