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The Electronics Engineer will support the design, prototyping, and testing of analog and digital circuits for next-generation space avionics hardware. They will contribute to the full development cycle, including schematic capture, PCB layout, and laboratory validation using standard test equipment.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with at least one year of related experience, or a Master's degree. Strong foundational knowledge in circuit design and experience with bench-top test equipment are required.
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:
The Electronics Engineer will support JPL’s Avionics Electronics Group in designing, building, and testing next‑generation space avionics hardware. In this role, the engineer will contribute to the full development cycle of avionics electronics—from circuit design to hardware fabrication, testing, documentation, and delivery. The position involves hands‑on work with laboratory test equipment, collaboration with senior engineers and project managers, and ensuring high‑reliability standards for flight hardware. Candidates should have an electrical engineering background, experience testing and debugging circuits, and familiarity with design and simulation tools, with additional preference for experience in space‑focused avionics electronics development.
JPL’s Avionics Electronics Group leads the research and development and flight applications of avionics systems at JPL. The Avionics Electronics Group within the Avionics, Power & Instrument Electronics Section is dedicated to the development of avionics subsystem electronics concepts, implementation of avionics system architecture designs, design and implementation of hardware for flight projects, and support for proposal development and project formulation. Currently we are seeking an Electronics Engineer to participate in the development and testing of the next generation of space avionics hardware.
As an Electronics Engineer in the Avionics Electronics Group, you will design and test electronics subsystems and support equipment and will be involved in all aspects of avionics electronics development from concept to delivery. You will work closely with Avionics Electronics Cognizant Engineers, Senior Design Engineers, Systems Engineers, and the Technical Group Supervisors.
Tasks include but are not limited to:
Assist in designing, prototyping, and testing analog and digital circuits for avionics systems.
Participate in schematic capture and PCB layout using standard EDA tools, ensuring adherence to high-reliability standards
Setup lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies) to debug, troubleshoot, and validate hardware prototypes.
Create and maintain technical documentation, including engineering drawings, circuit analyses, test procedures, and design review materials.
Work with other engineers to solve technical problems as they arise, both at the design level and during laboratory testing.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), with a minimum of 1 year of related experience, or Master’s degree in similar disciplines with a minimum of 0-year related experience
Strong foundational understanding of circuit design both analog and digital and of electronic components.
Experience with Bench Top Test Equipment, including DMMs, power supplies, various measurement probes and oscilloscopes.
Ability to test and debug circuits in the lab, both individually and in collaboration with others.
Knowledge of and experience with computer aided engineering software and tools for design and simulation of electrical circuits.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
Experience with LTSpice for simulation and Altium for schematic capture and PWB layout.
Familiarity with avionics protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, RS-422
Experience in design, development, fabrication, assembly and test of avionics electronics or analog hardware for space environments.
Experience with test software and hardware. Preferably using scripting languages like Python for automation
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.
$96,824 - $113,152JPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status or any other characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state or local law.
In addition, JPL is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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The Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federal facility. Due to rules imposed by NASA, JPL will not accept applications from citizens of designated countries or those born in a designated country unless they are U.S. Citizens, Legal Permanent Residents of the U.S or have other protected status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). The Designated Countries List is available here.
Advancing science and discovery for the nation through NASA robotic missions exploring Earth and space.
Founded in 1936, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federally funded research and development center managed for NASA by the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). For nearly nine decades, JPL has helped define the frontier of exploration. The laboratory developed America's first Earth-orbiting science satellite, built the first successful interplanetary spacecraft, and pioneered robotic exploration across the solar system. These achievements helped establish U.S. leadership in space and laid the foundation for generations of scientific discovery. Today, on behalf of NASA and the nation, JPL advances science and innovation through robotic missions that explore Earth, the solar system, and the universe. Our engineers, scientists, technologists, and mission teams continue to push the boundaries of exploration while addressing scientific and technical challenges of national significance. We Dare Mighty Things. Visit http://jpl.jobs to explore our career opportunities.
Offices: NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), Pasadena, CA 91109, US
Advancing science and discovery for the nation through NASA robotic missions exploring Earth and space.
Founded in 1936, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federally funded research and development center managed for NASA by the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). For nearly nine decades, JPL has helped define the frontier of exploration. The laboratory developed America's first Earth-orbiting science satellite, built the first successful interplanetary spacecraft, and pioneered robotic exploration across the solar system. These achievements helped establish U.S. leadership in space and laid the foundation for generations of scientific discovery. Today, on behalf of NASA and the nation, JPL advances science and innovation through robotic missions that explore Earth, the solar system, and the universe. Our engineers, scientists, technologists, and mission teams continue to push the boundaries of exploration while addressing scientific and technical challenges of national significance. We Dare Mighty Things. Visit http://jpl.jobs to explore our career opportunities.
Offices: NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), Pasadena, CA 91109, US
