Systems Engineer

Pasadena, CA

New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That’s our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe for answers—literally. We build upon ideas that have guided generations, then share our discoveries to inspire generations to come. Your mission—your opportunity—is to seek out the answers that bring us one step closer. If you’re driven to discover, create, and inspire something that lasts a lifetime and beyond, you’re ready for JPL.

Located in Pasadena, California, JPL has a campus-like environment situated on 177 acres in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and offers a work environment unlike any other: we inspire passion, foster innovation, build collaboration, and reward excellence.

Responsibilities

JPL has been at the center of the most sophisticated engineering triumphs in human history. That success comes from our world-renowned specialists in the field of Systems Engineering. Our innovations in ultra-reliable robotic and human-robotic space exploration would be impossible without Systems Engineering & Formulation. JPL Systems Engineers serve the entirety of the Lab, from formulation of mission concepts through development, testing, and launch.

Opportunities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Mission Concept Development
Project Systems Engineering
Project Software Systems Engineering
End-to-End Information Systems
Systems Modeling & Analysis
Flight System Architecting and Behaviors
Flight System Systems Engineering
Electrical Systems Engineering
Entry, Descent, & Landing Systems Engineering
Flight System-Level Autonomy and Fault Management
Payload Systems Engineering
Project Verification & Validation
Flight Systems Integration & Test
Launch Vehicle Integration Engineering
Special Program Systems Engineering
Hardware and Software Configuration Management for Flight Projects
Information Management.
Management and Development of Computer Aided Engineering Tools and Data
Cyber Defense Systems Engineering
Enterprise Systems Engineering

Qualifications

Bachelor's with at least one year related work experience, Master's, or PhD degree in systems engineering or a related engineering major.
Minimum of a 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA.
Recently completed coursework providing an understanding and application of standard principles, theories, concepts and techniques in Systems Engineering or related.
General knowledge of applicable industry and/or academic practices and standards in related to Systems Engineering.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
Prior internship/volunteer experience in related disciplines.
Participation in student/volunteer organizations.
Strong analytical skills.

JPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status or any other characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state or local law.

In addition, JPL is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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The Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federal facility. Due to rules imposed by NASA, JPL will not accept applications from citizens of designated countries or those born in a designated country unless they are Legal Permanent Residents of the U.S or have other protected status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). The Designated Countries List is available here.