Lead Electrical Engineer

JPL/NASA•Pasadena, CA

26d•$163,904 - $197,288•Onsite

About The Position

JPL’s Avionics, Power & Instrument Electronics Section builds flight electronics for JPL’s interplanetary and Earth orbiting spacecraft. We provide leadership and unique world-class expertise in defining system architectures and electronics platforms for avionics, motor control, power, and instruments, leveraging simulation, support equipment and PLM solution infrastructure, critical partnerships and technology development. You will be an Electrical Engineer IV and will be a member of the Avionics, Power & Instrument Electronics Section. You will report administratively to the Group Supervisor for the Ground Support Hardware Group. You will lead the design and development of highly complex and critical electronics test systems for spacecraft avionics and power subsystem testing. Test system deliverables include circuit card assemblies (CCAs), FPGA IP, chassis assemblies, rack assemblies, as well as test procedures and scripts.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with a minimum of 9 years of related work experience, or Master's degree in similar discipline with a minimum of 7 years of related work experience or PhD degree in similar discipline with a minimum of 5 years of related work experience.
Strong background in design and/or analysis of avionics and/or power analog and digital circuits
Complete knowledge of industry and/or academic practices and standards across a range of applications
Flexible and accountable to meet commitments and produce quality products within budget through effective prioritization
Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., GIT, SVN, JIRA)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of institutional and operations personnel
Proven ability as a team leader to deliver project results and manage performance standards, budgets, and schedules
Exceptional interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively with internal and external program leadership and delegate tasks to team members

Nice To Haves

Experience with radiation-tolerant flight processors (e.g., RAD750) and associated compute element architectures
Experience with FPGA-based embedded avionics or firmware-hardware co-design
Familiarity with JPL or NASA flight hardware design flow, EEE parts control, and packaging/cabling requirements
Prior experience supporting flight hardware I&T, EMs/PFMs, and delivery to spacecraft-level Assembly, Test, and Launch Operations (ATLO)
Experience with power electronics interfaces (solar array, RTG, battery-based power buses)
Experience with FPGA-based systems, or power electronics.
Prior experience as a technical lead or subject-matter expert.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and interface with diverse engineering teams.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.

Responsibilities

Derive and document engineering requirements, specifications, and interface definition drawings for test assemblies
Define requirements and guide design and implementation of FPGAs for electronic test systems
Review design analyses to ensure accuracy and completeness
Coordinate specialist engineers to develop integrated design
Lead team communications regarding technical issues and problem resolution
Plan CCA, chassis assembly, and rack assembly implementations
Oversee implementation and delivery to users and stakeholders
Develop detailed test and verification plans based on requirements
Produce comprehensive documentation including test procedures, results, training guides, and issue reports
Participate in development of contract technical documentation
Provide contract insight and oversight for small contracts