Senior Mechatronics Engineer – Spacecraft Systems

Jet Propulsion Laboratory; United States; On-site; USD 152,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement plans

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, seeks a Mechatronics Engineer to lead mechanical hardware development for flight missions and drive verification across disciplines. You will manage complex requirements, mentor teams, and deliver robust mechatronic solutions for spacecraft, payloads, and ground systems.

The role requires a strong background in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, and cross‑functional collaboration, with the ability to lead proposals, design reviews, and risk

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering with extensive related experience.
• Experience leading subsystems development and verification.
• Ability to coordinate across disciplines and organizations.
• Experience with spacecraft/mechatronics design and verification.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical hardware development for spaceflight missions.
• Derive and manage complex system and interface requirements.
• Prepare and lead verification and validation plans and tests.
• Mentor engineers and coordinate across vendors and partners.
• Present at technical reviews and design reviews.

Skills

Technical leadership

Systems engineering

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Mechatronics development

Verbal and written communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

PhD in related field (advantage)

Tools

NX/Siemens NX

SolidWorks

Teamcenter

Job description

Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, seeks a Mechatronics Engineer to lead mechanical hardware development for flight missions and drive verification across disciplines. You will manage complex requirements, mentor teams, and deliver robust mechatronic solutions for spacecraft, payloads, and ground systems.

The role requires a strong background in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, and cross‑functional collaboration, with the ability to lead proposals, design reviews, and risk