Robotics Systems Engineer I — Simulation & Flight Ops

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory; United States; On-site; USD 102,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Job summary

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California is seeking a Robotics Systems Engineer I to join the Robotic Mobility and Manipulation Section. You will develop simulation software for space robotics, maintain operator tools, and integrate software with hardware for robotic systems.

The role supports flight-software-in-the-loop testing and rover operations, including Perseverance and Curiosity, with a focus on safe command validation before flight hardware.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE with 1 year related work experience; Master's degree in similar discipline areas may be counted toward experience.
• Exposure to software development in areas such as simulation, modeling and 3D visualization.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Contact information for at least three professional reference writers.

Responsibilities

• Develop simulation software for Moon Base program
• Maintain and develop operation tools for space robots
• Software and hardware integration to develop space robots
• Operation of Mars rovers, including Perseverance and Curiosity

Skills

Simulation

Software development

3D visualization

Team communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Job description

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California is seeking a Robotics Systems Engineer I to join the Robotic Mobility and Manipulation Section. You will develop simulation software for space robotics, maintain operator tools, and integrate software with hardware for robotic systems.

The role supports flight-software-in-the-loop testing and rover operations, including Perseverance and Curiosity, with a focus on safe command validation before flight hardware.