Jet Propulsion Laboratory Jobs (2)

JOB DESCRIPTION

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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.

Send your code to Mars and beyond! Feel the excitement of watching your software execute during the intense landing on Mars, capturing the imagination of the entire nation.

Develop test code for spacecraft orbiting Earth, Jupiter, or an asteroid. Come join us at JPL and take your software skills to the next frontier of space exploration.

As a flight software engineer, you will have the opportunity to implement or test spacecraft capabilities including command, communication, data management, instrument managers, and fault protection.

Challenge yourself with embedded development for a spacecraft. From low-level device drivers to high-level behaviors, you’ll find many exciting unique programming opportunities that can spark your creativity.

Working with our team, develop software to fire thrusters, capture images on another planet, or protect the spacecraft. As part of NASA / JPL's Flight Software Applications group you will be working with a talented and supportive team, enjoying the camaraderie and satisfaction of working on groundbreaking missions.

Join us today and shape the future of space exploration!

Responsibilities :

Design and implement real-time flight software for spacecraft in C, or test the real-time flight software with Python test scripts

Develop test plans, unit tests, and evaluate test results. Run tests against simulators and testbeds

Identify and solve issues with flight software in an integrated system

Work on a team with experienced flight software developers

Qualifications :

Typically requires a Bachelor's in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or similar field with a minimum of 3 years related experience;

or Master's degree in similar fields with a minimum of 1 year related experience.

Experience with significant C or C++ programming, with excellent programming skills

Multi-threaded programming

Coursework in operating systems, computer architecture, algorithms, and data structures

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience with embedded real-time programming or CubeSats

Experience with VxWorks

Coursework in programming languages, software engineering, computer science theory, embedded programming

Python

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.

Hiring range for this job may be adjusted based on primary work location outside of Pasadena, California. This adjusted range will be provided to candidates by the Recruiter when applicable.

The typical full time equivalent annual hiring range for this job in Pasadena, California.

$112,070 - $121,992

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Details

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

Are you intrigued about artificial intelligence and autonomous systems?

Be part of the team leading the development of autonomous space systems!

The Artificial Intelligence Group (see ai.jpl.nasa.gov) works on fundamental research problems leading to unique software applications in spacecraft autonomy, scientific data analysis, and mission operations automation and onboard analysis for real-time decisions.

Development projects will include automation of ground and flight operations for communications stations, space missions, marine vehicles, and aerial vehicles, including fleets of vehicles.

Our software is currently in use for numerous missions including but not limited to : ECOSTRESS, OCO-3, EMIT, NISAR, M2020 and the DSN.

You will use Artificial Intelligence technologies to partially and fully automate critical systems for scheduling, planning and resource allocation.

You will support efforts in these areas.

This job will entail but is not limited to :

• Develop planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and execution algorithms for autonomous systems that interpret complex state, resource, constraint, and event data to take actions to achieve mission goals.
• Develop and use search-based, constraint-based, satisfaction and optimization systems to solve large scale planning and resource allocation problems.

Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline with a minimum of 3 years of related experience;

Master's degree in similar disciplines with a minimum of 1 year of related experience; or PhD in similar disciplines.

• Broad knowledge in one or more related fields of the following areas : software development, artificial intelligence, operations research, resource allocation mechanisms.
• Experience in wide application of principles, theories, concepts and techniques in programming languages (in order of preference) such as C++, C, Python, and Java.
• Background knowledge in Artificial Intelligence and / or Operations research techniques and concepts.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Hands on experience in automation and analysis systems for robotic autonomous systems.
• Extensive knowledge of applicable industry and / or academic practices and standards in Software design & development and Computer Science.
• Experience in interdisciplinary team leadership.
• Experience in writing proposals, task plans, and research publications for peer reviewed forums.

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.

For further benefits information click

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.

Hiring range for this job may be adjusted based on primary work location outside of Pasadena, California. This adjusted range will be provided to candidates by the Recruiter when applicable.

The typical full time equivalent annual hiring range for this job in Pasadena, California.

$112,070 - $128,544