Robotics Systems Engineer I - Spaceflight Simulation

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

Job summary

Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California invites applications for a Robotics Systems Engineer I. The role focuses on developing algorithms and software to support flight-software-in-the-loop simulation, testing, and operator tools for aerospace and robotic vehicles.

You'll work on Moon Base simulation, space robotics integration, and Mars rover operations including Perseverance and Curiosity, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to validate command sequences before flight

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline with a minimum of 1 year of related work experience; Master’s degree in similar discipline areas.
• Relevant internship or other hands-on technical experience may be counted toward the experience requirement.
• Exposure to software development in areas such as simulation, modeling and 3D visualization.
• A minimum of a 3.0 GPA.
• Contact information for at least three professional reference writers.

Responsibilities

• Development 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

Software development

Simulation

3D visualization

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering

Master’s degree in related discipline

Job description

Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California invites applications for a Robotics Systems Engineer I. The role focuses on developing algorithms and software to support flight-software-in-the-loop simulation, testing, and operator tools for aerospace and robotic vehicles.

You'll work on Moon Base simulation, space robotics integration, and Mars rover operations including Perseverance and Curiosity, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to validate command sequences before flight