Systems Engineer II

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

6d • $118,872 - $143,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Flight Software and Systems Engineering Section delivers end-to-end flight system and flight software engineering across all mission phases. Its work includes information systems engineering, autonomous behaviors and fault protection, advanced flight software architectures, embedded systems, EDL systems, and project verification and validation (V&V). The section’s activities span planning, requirements development, architecture definition, integration, modeling, analysis, ATLO support, and mission operations.

The Project V&V Group provides systems engineering leadership and support for technical evaluation of integrated payload, spacecraft, and mission systems from formulation through implementation. It supports robust system performance by addressing requirements development and compliance, model validation, validation of the as-built integrated system, and delivery of V&V Program artifacts and products to demonstrate Flight Readiness. Its scope includes project- and system-level V&V, multi-subsystem flight interfaces, flight-ground interfaces including the launch vehicle, critical models, and V&V Program Management.

The Systems Engineer II will join the Project V&V Group and lead Flight Parameters Certification for GRACE-C in collaboration with systems engineering teams at JPL and in Germany. The role also supports project- and system-level V&V, requirements traceability and compliance, stakeholder coordination, project reviews, and Certification of Flight Readiness activities. The position reports administratively to the Technical Group Supervisor and programmatically to the Project Systems Engineer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics and at least 3 years of related work experience; alternatively, a master’s degree in a similar job discipline and at least 1 year of related work experience; or a PhD in a related job discipline with 0 years of related work experience.
• Knowledge in one or more of the following areas: systems engineering or aerospace engineering.
• Knowledge of the function and operation of spacecraft systems, subsystems, and instruments.
• Understanding of principles, theories, concepts, designs, analyses, and techniques in autonomous space systems.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in spacecraft system design, V&V, and operations.
• Ability to understand complex autonomous software behaviors and their intent.
• Ability to handle multiple issues, tasks, and priorities concurrently.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Proficiency in scripting.

Responsibilities

• Lead Flight Parameters Certification for GRACE-C in collaboration with systems engineering teams at JPL and in Germany.
• Support project- and system-level V&V activities under the direction of the Project V&V lead.
• Review evidence from external partners and JPL subsystems and assess, update, and ensure its traceability to requirements.
• Work with instrument and project-level stakeholders to evaluate requirements compliance and document closure.
• Work with stakeholders to update the V&V Matrix in Jama.
• Support project reviews and Certification of Flight Readiness (CoFR) activities.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision plans.
• Wellbeing and retirement plans.
• Paid time off.
• Learning opportunities.
• Rideshare benefits.
• Childcare benefits.
• Flexible schedule.
• Parental leave.
• Other benefits and perks; the job posting refers candidates to JPL’s Benefits and Perks information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level