Senior Avionics Systems Engineer, Space Flight

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

Job summary

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California seeks an Avionics Systems Engineer III to lead avionics system engineering efforts for future space missions. You will develop system designs, requirements, and lead V&V activities while coordinating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a strong background in space hardware development, effective leadership, and the ability to obtain/maintain security clearances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with 6+ years of related work experience (Master’s 4+, PhD 2+).
• Experience with space hardware development, testing, and integration.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for internal/external customers.
• Ability to obtain and maintain TS clearance and SCI access.

Responsibilities

• Generate requirements from avionics subsystem to card level, create design descriptions and interfaces, manage verification items.
• Develop and execute V&V plans.
• Collaborate with Cognizant Engineers, Design Engineers and I&T Engineers throughout design, I&T and delivery lifecycle.
• Report on technical progress, schedule, and budget to management.

Skills

Systems engineering

Electrical engineering

Communication skills

Leadership

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s in Systems Engineering or related

Master’s in related discipline

PhD in related discipline

Tools

Jama

Job description

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California seeks an Avionics Systems Engineer III to lead avionics system engineering efforts for future space missions. You will develop system designs, requirements, and lead V&V activities while coordinating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a strong background in space hardware development, effective leadership, and the ability to obtain/maintain security clearances.