Lead Space Avionics Electronics Engineer

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory; California; On-site; USD 170,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Parental leave

Job summary

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA seeks an Electronics Engineer IV to lead the development and testing of next-generation avionics hardware. You will design analog and digital circuits, perform schematic capture, and guide prototype verification across cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, documentation, and collaboration with design engineers, systems engineers, and project managers to deliver reliable spaceflight electronics under high-reliability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with at least 9 years of related work experience.
• Strong understanding of analog components and circuit designs.
• Experience in digital FPGA designs with various communication protocols.
• Experience with bench top test equipment including DMMs and oscilloscopes.
• Ability to test and debug circuits in the lab individually and with others.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAE software for design and simulation of electrical circuits.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, prototype, and test analog and digital circuits for avionics systems.
• Perform schematic capture and PCB layout using standard EDA tools.
• Set up lab test equipment to debug and validate hardware prototypes.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and design review materials.
• Lead other engineers to solve technical problems during design and testing.

Skills

Analog circuit design

Digital FPGA design

Lab testing & debugging

Bench top test equipment

Documentation

Python scripting for automation

Electrical engineering theory

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Master’s degree in a similar discipline

PhD in a similar discipline

Tools

LTSpice

Altium

HyperLynx

Oscilloscopes

Job description

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA seeks an Electronics Engineer IV to lead the development and testing of next-generation avionics hardware. You will design analog and digital circuits, perform schematic capture, and guide prototype verification across cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, documentation, and collaboration with design engineers, systems engineers, and project managers to deliver reliable spaceflight electronics under high-reliability