Guidance and Control Systems Engineer II

This unique opportunity is part of theMechanical & Control Systems Division,which engages in research, technology development, and the creation of advanced mechanical, robotics, guidance & control, thermal, propulsion, and electronic packaging systems

As a Guidance and Control System Engineer in the Guidance, and Control Systems Engineering Group, you will be working for JPLGuidance and Control Section. We do system engineering, design and analysis, hardware development/procurement, testing, and operations support in G&C areas for unique deep-space/earth-orbiting/astrophysics missions. We also do world class research and technology development in autonomous guidance, navigation and control systems including pin-point and safe landing, space rendezvous, formation flying, and precision pointing, among others.

Responsibilities:

In this position, you will be part of the G&C Operations team for the Europa Clipper project, responsible for analyzing, and operating a highly advanced Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) systems. You will be part of the team that develops and operates these systems, as well as coordinate the efforts to validate and document the performance of these systems prior to delivering them to the customers.

Other responsibilities include:

• Develop, assess, and test spacecraft commanding for G&C spacecraft needs and in support of science objectives
• Analyzing, simulating, and assessing complex performance at the G&C subsystem level.
• Work with other spacecraft engineers and science team members to provide solutions to cross discipline problems
• Developing and implementing detailed test and verification plans and procedures for the subsystem.
• Facilitating the work of specialist engineers to develop integrated concepts.
• Developing tools and automations to increase robustness and capabilities of the GNC team.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering or related technical discipline with a minimum of 3 year of related experience, a Masters degree in a technical discipline with a minimum of 1-year related experience, or a PhD in a technical discipline.
• A technical background in the areas of modern guidance, estimation and control with application to aerospace systems
• Ability to translate problems into concrete, executable plans, and to drive them to completion with minimal oversight.
• A proven team player and effective leader with excellent communication, interpersonal, verbal and presentation skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in research and development of advanced GNC systems for deep space exploration applications
• Knowledge of applicable industry and/or academic practices and standards in precision optical sensor pointing, spacecraft instrument disturbance rejection, instrument pointing systems, guidance navigation and control systems for entry.
• Understanding of principles, theories, concepts and techniques in high precision pointing systems
• Experience designing, analyzing, implementing, calibrating, verifying, and simulating complex and advanced GN&C on-orbit or deep space systems.

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 employees 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 candidates job related skills, experience, knowledge, and relevant education/training.

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