Wanted: A Robotics Systems Engineer II with strong systems/simulation skills and experience in software verification, testing, and flight-software-in-the-loop simulation for robotic systems as they apply to robotic systems for the Robotic Operations and Tools Group, which is part of the Robotic Mobility and Manipulation Section.
The Robotics section develops, matures, and brings to space flight, robotics technology for in-situ exploration of the solar system. The Section also provides robotics expertise for space flight hardware and software implementation along with mission operations support.
Opportunity: To work with an enthusiastic multi-disciplinary workforce that originates and executes robotics technology development and space flight projects for terrestrial and planetary exploration applications. This role is focused on developing algorithms and software to support flight-software-in-the-loop simulation, testing, and operator tools for aerospace, planetary, and robotic vehicles; enabling human operators to safely validate and verify command sequences before they run on flight hardware.
What You'll Do- Development simulation software for Moon Base program
- Maintain and develop operation tools for space robots
- Software and hardware integration to develop space robots
- Fuzz testing for software
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline with a minimum of 3 years of experience; a Master's degree in a related discipline with a minimum of 1 years of experience; or Ph.D. in a related discipline area.
- Hands-on experience in software engineering, simulation, or robotics
- Proficient in C++, Python, Rust, and TypeScript
- Exposure to software development in areas such as simulation, flight-software-in-the-loop testing, or command sequence verification and validation
- Familiarity with real-time/embedded systems, fault-tolerance, CI/CD pipelines, and structured/coverage-guided testing of flight software
- Contact information for at least three professional reference writers.
Desired Qualifications: - Development of software for embedded applications
- Ability to communicate effectively and work in a team environment and learn from senior engineering staff
- Understanding of applicable industry and/or academic practices and standards in software engineering
- Experience with fault injection, fuzz testing, or CI/CD infrastructure for flight or embedded software
- Experience with 3D visualization, operator interfaces, or command-sequencing/telemetry tools for spacecraft or robotic operations
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.
$122,408 - $150,384
