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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:\nChallenge yourself to take a significant role in the development of JPL’s next generation of electronics, power systems, and technology to reliably propel JPL missions to the inner and outer solar system. As aPower & Electrical Systems Engineer II for the Power Systems Engineering group, you will be working within the Avionics, Power, & Instrument Electronics Section. This section is responsible for design, analysis, fabrication, testing, verification and operations of electronics, electrical ground support equipment, and power flight systems for JPL missions. This section is JPL's technical center of excellence for advanced computing, instrument electronics, motor control electronics, advanced power electronics, thermoelectric, electrochemical, and photovoltaic technologies.\nWe are seeking a curious, motivatedPower Systems Engineer II to support the implementation of end-to-end power subsystem solutions, including supporting the delivery of power hardware and operations. As a systems engineer, you will be involved in all phases of the mission life cycle including technical concept development, hardware implementation, delivery, and operations. A systems engineer is highly motivated and creative with the ability to oversee, balance and integrate technical and program-related issues in an end-to-end manner to ensure that the total system satisfies the project and mission requirements.\nTasks include but are not limited to:\nDevelop and manage power system and electrical system requirements\nDevelop and execute V&V plans on JPL lead projects/missions \nDevelop power system architectures and power subsystem definition on new mission proposals \nPerform power system sizing & resource management\nDevelop and document electrical interfaces across a spacecraft to ensure a self-compatible, robust design implementation and to support the fabrication of flight harnesses\nWork effectively with power designers in defining optimum architectures\nPerform architectural trades to optimize systems across technical, schedule, and cost constraints\nDevelop grounding diagrams in support of a compliant EMI/EMC approach\nProduce detailed, complex, and accurate design products in support of hardware development and to document the as-built configuration\nPresent complex power system concepts to different levels of line management and project teams \nUnderstand and follow standards for power and electrical systems engineering architecture, design, and execution including clear expectations for quality\nQualifications:\nBachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, or related technical subject area, with a minimum of 3 years of related work experience, or Masters in a similar discipline with a minimum of 1 year of related work experience, or PhD in a similar discipline with 0 years of related work experience .\nRecently demonstrated experience in defining and delivering hardware.\nExtensive knowledge of the observables in electronic control systems and data acquisition systems. \nExtensive understanding of one or more of the following areas: Analog Electronics, Controls, Power Systems Design, Systems Engineering, Electrical Systems Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Integration and Test \nExtensive understanding of principles, theories, concepts and techniques in Power Systems Engineering \nExperience in power electronic design including schematics, reliability analysis, board layout, and testing\nExperience delivering flight hardware, supporting ATLO operations, and in-flight operations.\nExtensive knowledge of grounding, EMI/EMC, harness design, electrical compatibility, signal integrity, safety and inhibit architectures, battery management, pyros and propulsion drivers, and multi-stage vehicles\nKnowledge related to the development, testing, integration, and use of solar arrays and batteries for space applications \nExtensive experience with standard electronic test equipment: oscilloscope, power supply, logic analyzer, etc.\nAbility to troubleshoot and diagnose problems to determine the root cause\nExperience in power converter topologies, power switching, and closed-loop power control systems and their implementation using microcontrollers and/or FPGAs\nExcellent oral and interpersonal skills\nStrong interpersonal skills\nPreferred Skills:\nExperience with power subsystem hardware, electrical interfaces, and complex integrated systems \nComplete knowledge of Laboratory policies and procedures, NASA policies and procedures, and government regulations across a range of applications. \nKnowledge of industry, military, and/or academic practices and standards system development. \nExtensive experience in hardware development and troubleshooting. \nProficiency with Altium Designer, LTSPICE, and PLECS\nAbility to multi-task meet schedule milestones\nJPL 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.\nFor further benefits information click Benefits and Perks\nThe 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.\nThe typical full time equivalent annual hiring range for this job in Pasadena, California.\n$118,872 - $143,000JPL 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.\nIn addition, JPL is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.\nEEO is the Law.\nEEO is the Law Supplement\nPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision\nThe 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). 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