21 days ago
Pasadena, CA, USAEntry Level
Base Salary
$102k - $123k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop simulation software for the Moon Base program.
- Maintain and develop operational tools for space robots.
- Develop algorithms and software for flight-software-in-the-loop simulation, testing, and operator tools.
- Integrate software and hardware for space robots.
- Support operations of the Perseverance and Curiosity Mars rovers.
- Enable operators to validate and verify command sequences before execution on flight hardware.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline with at least 1 year of related work experience, or a master’s degree in a similar discipline.
- Relevant internships or other hands-on technical experience may count toward the experience requirement.
- Exposure to software development involving simulation, modeling, or 3D visualization.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA.
- At least three professional reference writers.
- Experience or knowledge in robot modeling and simulation, 3D visualization, operator interfaces, or command-sequencing and telemetry tools is desired.
- Ability to communicate effectively, work in a team environment, and learn from senior engineering staff.
- Understanding of applicable software engineering industry or academic practices and standards is desired.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, wellbeing, and retirement plans.
- Paid time off, parental leave, childcare, rideshare, learning programs, and flexible scheduling.
- Benefits-eligible employees receive benefits effective the first day of the month coincident with or immediately following the start date.
- Full-time position in Pasadena, California.
Categories
Robotics
About NASA JPL
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federally funded research and development center in Pasadena, CA, managed by Caltech. It designs, builds, and operates robotic spacecraft and science instruments for NASA, and develops ground systems like the Deep Space Network; notable missions include the Mars rovers and the Voyager probes. Founded in 1936, JPL is publicly funded and focuses on planetary, Earth, and astrophysics research and flight operations.