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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.\nLocated 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.\nResponsibilities\nAre you intrigued about artificial intelligence and autonomous systems?\nBe part of the team leading the development of autonomous space systems!\nThe Artificial Intelligence Group (see ai.jpl.nasa.gov) works on fundamental research problems leading to unique software applications in spacecraft autonomy, scientific data analysis, and mission operations automation and onboard analysis for real-time decisions.\nDevelopment projects will include automation of ground and flight operations for communications stations, space missions, marine vehicles, and aerial vehicles, including fleets of vehicles. 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You will support efforts in these areas.\nThis job will entail but is not limited to:\nDevelop planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and execution algorithms for autonomous systems that interpret complex state, resource, constraint, and event data to take actions to achieve mission goals.\nDevelop and use search-based, constraint-based, satisfaction and optimization systems to solve large scale planning and resource allocation problems.\nDevelop machine learning systems for interpretation of remote sensing imagery and Large multi-modal models for reasoning about imagery, time, patterns, and ramifications.\nQualifications\nTypically requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline with a minimum of 3 years of related experience; Master's degree in similar disciplines with a minimum of 1 year of related experience; or PhD in similar disciplines.\nBroad knowledge in one or more related fields of the following areas: software development, artificial intelligence, operations research, resource allocation mechanisms,.\nExperience in wide application of principles, theories, concepts and techniques in programming languages (in order of preference) such as Rust, C++, C, Python, and Java.\nBackground knowledge in Artificial Intelligence and/or Operations research techniques and concepts. As documented by software artifacts built, tested, etc.\nExperience with architecting large models and Deep learning training and inference pipelines. As demonstrated by available code, papers, documents, etc.\nExperience with large models (e.g. VLM, LLM, Foundation models) including training, deploying, compressing, evaluating, and testing. As demonstrated by available code, papers, documents, etc.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nHands on experience in automation and analysis systems for robotic autonomous systems.\nExtensive knowledge of applicable industry and/or academic practices and standards in Software design & development and Computer Science.\nExperience in interdisciplinary team leadership.\nExperience in writing proposals, task plans, and research publications for peer reviewed forums.\nJPL has a catalog of benefits and perks that span from the traditional to the unique. 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