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Avionics Electronics Group leads the research and development and flight applications of avionics systems at JPL. The
Avionics Electronics Group within the Avionics, Power, and Instrument Electronics section is dedicated to the development of avionics subsystem electronics concepts, implementation of avionics system architecture designs, design and implementation of hardware for flight projects, and support for proposal development and project formulation. Currently we are seeking an Electronics Engineer to participate in the development and testing of the next generation of space avionics hardware.
As an
Electronics Engineer IV in the Avionics Electronics Group, you will design and test electronics subsystems and will be involved in all aspects of avionics electronics development from concept to delivery. You will work closely with Avionics Electronics Product Delivery Managers working with other Design Engineers, Systems Engineers, and the Technical Group Supervisors.
Tasks include but are not limited to:- Lead design, prototype and test analog and digital circuits for avionics systems.
- Perform schematic capture and PCB layout using standard EDA tools, ensuring adherence to high-reliability standards
- Setup lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies) to debug, troubleshoot, and validate hardware prototypes.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, including engineering drawings, circuit analyses, test procedures, and design review materials.
- Lead other engineers to solve technical problems as they arise, both at the design level and during laboratory testing.
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), with a minimum of 9 years of related work experience; Master's degree in a similar discipline with a minimum of 7 years of related work experience; PhD degree in a similar discipline with a minimum of 5 years of related work experience.
- Strong foundational understanding of analog components and circuit designs.
- Experience in digital FPGA designs with various communication protocols.
- Experience with Bench Top Test Equipment, including DMMs, power supplies, various measurement probes and oscilloscopes.
- Ability to test and debug circuits in the lab, both individually and in collaboration with others.
- Knowledge of and experience with computer aided engineering software and tools for design and simulation of electrical circuits.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
Preferred Skills:- Experience with LTSpice for simulation and Altium for schematic capture and PWB layout.
- Experience with Hyperlynx Signal Integrity and Power Integrity analyses
- Knowledge of FPGA designs, simulations and development processes.
- Familiar with avionics protocols such as Ethernet, 1553, Space Wire, PCI, SPI, I2C, UART
- Familiar with AMBA bus (AXI, AHB and APB) designs
- Experience in design, development, fabrication, assembly and test of avionics electronics or analog hardware for space environments.
- Experience with test software and hardware. Preferably using scripting languages like Python for automation
JPL has a catalog of benefits and perks that span from the traditional to the unique. This includes a variety of health, dental, vision, wellbeing, and retirement plans, paid time off, learning, rideshare, childcare, flexible schedule, parental leave and many more. Our focus is on work-life balance, and living healthy, fulfilling lives as we Dare Mighty Things Together. For benefits eligible positions, benefits are effective the first day of the month coincident with or immediately following the employee's start date.
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The hiring range displayed below is specifically for those who will work in or reside in the location listed. In extending an offer, Jet Propulsion Laboratory considers factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's job related skills, experience, knowledge, and relevant education/training.
The typical full time equivalent annual hiring range for this job in Pasadena, California.
$169,520 - $200,824
