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Thermal Systems Engineer V California Institute Of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory

As a Level V Thermal Systems Engineer, you will be working for the Thermal, Propulsion, and Materials Engineering Section (353) , which provides leadership and unique world-class expertise in a wide range of technologies and technical discipline areas, including chemical and electric propulsion, thermal, materials, contamination control, analytical chemistry, and multiphase flow. Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering (thermal or fluids focus) or related technical discipline with typically a minimum of 12 years of related experience; Master's degree in similar discipline with a minimum of 10 years of experience; or PhD degree in similar discipline with a minimum of 8 years of experience.

8 days ago

Technologist III California Institute Of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory

This section also serves to support the Communications and Instruments Division implement flight instruments through Instrument Systems Engineering, Instrument Integration and Test spanning from RF through ultraviolet (UV), including micro-electro-mechanical systems and quantum engineering. The Instrument Systems, Microdevices, and Sensors Section (365) is responsible for developing and infusing next generation technologies spanning quantum, micro-nanodevices and sensors that enable advanced flight sensors, instruments, and deep space communications.

30+ days ago

Staff Assistant II California Institute Of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Within the Division, the Project Controls Section (252) provides project cost control, planning, and analysis support to JPL’s programs and projects, comprising Project Resource Analysts (PRAs) and Project Schedule Analysts (PSAs) matrixed to Directorate business offices. We are seeking a self-motivated, highly organized Section Staff Assistant II to join the Business Administration Team (725x) supporting the Project Controls Section (252) within JPL’s Project Business Management Division (25).

30+ days ago

JPL Postdoctoral: Edge Vision Language Models and Foundation Models California Institute Of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory

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. 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.

29 days ago

Optical Engineer IV TS/SCI California Institute Of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Bachelor’s degree in Physics/Astronomy, Aerospace Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline with a minimum of 9 years of related experience, a Master’s degree in similar disciplines with a minimum of 7 years of related work experience or a PhD in similar disciplines with a minimum of 5 years of related work experience. Section leadership and expertise are specifically applied to the development of advanced ground and space-based optical systems in the following areas: research and development of optics-related technologies; system architecture and concept definition; detailed optical system design, opto-mechanical design, analysis and implementation; and alignment, test and calibration of optical instruments and systems.

30+ days ago

Gravitational-Wave Research Scientist III California Institute Of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory

The successful candidate will make contributions in one or more of the following areas: Develop Core Pipelines: Design, implement, and validate novel data analysis algorithms, noise reduction algorithms, low-latency alert pipelines, and global-fit architectures tailored for low-frequency gravitational-wave data. As JPL expands its capabilities in low-frequency gravitational-wave astronomy, this role is essential for developing the sophisticated pipelines required to untangle complex, overlapping signals in order to transition noisy data into astrophysical insight.

30+ days ago

Coop - Eppa III California Institute Of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory

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. Additionally, this position is expected to provide expert support to the ECMG across various emergency management areas, including Emergency Operations Center processes, Group software development, volunteer resource development, and other tasks as needed.

29 days ago

Data Scientist II TS/SCI California Institute Of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline with a minimum of 3 years of related work experience; Master's degree in similar disciplines with a minimum of 1 years of related work experience; or PhD in similar disciplines with 0 years of related work experience. 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.

30+ days ago

Electrical Safety Engineer III California Institute Of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory

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. Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline with electrical power systems emphasis, and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree in a related discipline with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience or a Ph.

8 days ago

Structural Systems Engineer I California Institute Of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory

You will be working as a Structural Systems Engineer within the Mechanical Engineering, Integration, and Test Section , which leads the design, analysis, development, integration, and test of flight mechanical and robotic systems for spacecraft, payloads, and ground-based systems. 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.

30+ days ago

Teamcenter Developer IV California Institute Of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory

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. The ideal candidate has deep hands-on expertise with Teamcenter architecture, configuration, and extensions, and can partner closely with engineering, IT, and program teams to deliver robust, scalable PLM capabilities supporting mission-critical work.

25 days ago

Maintenance and Operations Engineer II California Institute Of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a degree from a 2-year technical school preferably in mechanical engineering, or similar discipline with a minimum of 3 years of related work experience; Masters in a similar discipline with a minimum of 1 year of related work experience; PhD in a similar discipline with a minimum of 0 year of related work experience. The Instrument Systems, Microdevices and Sensors Section develops new technologies spanning quantum, micro- and nano-devices that enable advanced flight sensors, instruments, and transition them to flight infusion.

25 days ago

Postdoc: Advance coronagraphic mask design and modeling with the Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO) California Institute Of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory

The position offers opportunities to develop and validate vector diffraction models of coronagraphic optics, numerically optimize coronagraph masks, improve mask fabrication processes, run experiments on several coronagraph benches, and publish high-impact scientific results that advance the state of the art in high-contrast imaging. The Postdoctoral scholars at JPL benefit from an informal mentoring network, an annual conference showcasing their results, a dedicated seminar series, exposure to diverse career paths, and social connections across the JPL and Caltech community for advice on housing, childcare, and other aspects of living in southern California.

3 days ago

Project Schedule Analyst III, TS/SCI California Institute Of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory

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. We are seeking a Project Schedule Analyst (PSA) to become an integral team member on the project business team, supporting one of our exciting programs and/or projects in our Flight Projects Directorate.

25 days ago

Pricing Analyst II California Institute Of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory

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. Typically requires a Bachelors degree in business, or related field with a minimum of 3 years of related experience; or Masters degree in a related field in similar fields with a minimum of 1 year of related experience.

21 days ago

Production Planner Administrator III California Institute Of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory

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. Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, finance, logistics, and project management teams to maintain material flow, resolve issues, and align priorities.

4 days ago

Business Administrator - Academic Part Time Intern California Institute Of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Additionally, the Intern will help translate business needs into practical, user-focused solutions by leveraging JPL's collaborative and data platforms to automate workflows and create internal tools that improve operational efficiency and support data-driven decision-making. The selected candidate will gain hands-on experience with a broad range of JPL's business processes, including recruiting and hiring support, affiliate management, human resources, workforce planning and forecasting, asset and facilities management, financial planning and reporting, and other administrative and operational activities.

3 days ago

Postdoc: Advancing Imaging Spectroscopy Measurements by EMIT on the International Space Station California Institute Of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Relevant studies span the whole range of EMIT mission activities, including, but not limited to: - Automation of instrument calibration maintenance, including in-flight radiometric calibration from invariant surfaces; - Improvements in atmospheric correction to use refined spectral calibration understanding; - Radiative transfer modeling and inversion to support novel application areas in hydrology and aquatic studies; - Assessment of open source radiative transfer models (ERADIATE, ARTS, etc.) for use on EMIT data; - Investigations to study, validate, and/or refine existing EMIT products, such as global maps of mineral composition, photosynthetic and non-photosynthetic vegetation fraction; - Investigations using novel EMIT datasets such as spectroscopic time series; 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.

2 days ago

Business Administrator III California Institute Of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Tasks include but are not limited to: Assisting the Section Business Manager with a variety of activities including budget development and financial planning, data analysis, reporting, rewards and recognition, various human resources activities, workforce analysis, facilities, safety, and office space/lab management across the organization. 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.

3 days ago

Chemical Propulsion Systems Engineer II California Institute Of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory

As a Level II Propulsion Systems Engineer, you will be working for the Thermal, Propulsion, and Materials Engineering Section (353) , which provides leadership and unique world-class expertise in a wide range of technologies and technical discipline areas, including chemical and electric propulsion, thermal, materials, contamination control, analytical chemistry, and multiphase flow. 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.

3 days ago

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