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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 Component Engineering, Technology, and Assurance Office is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional to join the Parts Acquisition Project Device Engineering Group as an Electronic Project Parts Interface Engineer (PPE). The Component Engineering, Technology, and Assurance group is responsible for reviewing all Electrical, Electronic and Electromechanical Parts (EEE) parts for reliability related performance and advises the projects on part selection, conducts scientific experiments or theoretical analysis to determine the physical behavior of parts in a space-like radiation environment, oversees part procurement to ensure compliance with engineering requirements and maintains part inventories.

As an Electronic Project Parts Interface Engineer, you will be responsible for the following:

• Apply EEE part industry experience and knowledge to provide technical support to 114 management

• Conduct engineering assessments and review all EEE parts for reliability related performance and advises the projects on the part selection that maximizes reliability while considering schedule and cost constraints.

• Apply advanced understanding of electronic parts and project risk to define part quality requirements

• Provide technical and EEE part management experience to support group and section 114 team.

• Manage and support the electronic parts program for flight projects.

• Develop and execute process improvement initiatives to improve internal and external 114 processes

• Create and review budgets for projects, process improvements or large instruments that reflect multifunctional and/or multidisciplinary scope and monitor expenditures to assess the need for technical changes.

• Take active role on screening and/or failure test issues and advise senior management/project.

• Advise 114 and project management on highly complex electronic part selections that maximize reliability while considering schedule and cost constraints.

• Report status for all elements of the electronic parts program to project management at monthly and project reviews.

• Utilize the Part Acquisition and Review System (PARS) to manage the parts program.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science/Engineering, Applied Mathematics or related technical discipline with typically a minimum of 6 years of related work experience; a Master’s degree in similar disciplines with a minimum of 4 years of related work experience; or a PhD in similar disciplines with a minimum of 2 years of related work experience.

• Extensive understanding and experience in the selection, procurement, manufacture, use and testing/screening of high reliability electronic parts for space-flight applications.

• Ability to multi-task with an established track record of meeting milestone schedules.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Deep understanding and substantial use of common computer tools.

• Demonstrated leadership skills.

• Ability to lead a multifunctional and/or multidisciplinary team for a project, activity, or function

• Applies wide-ranging experience and advanced knowledge to provide leadership, oversight, and monitoring to all technical products, services, and/or capabilities; provides assessment of technical deliverables; resolves technical and resource issues.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of Military, NASA, and JEDEC specifications and requirements related to electronic parts.

• Experience with various EEE suppliers/manufacturers.

• Ability to work well with cross-functional teams, design engineers, line management, and project management.

• Established in the industry as experienced part engineer

• Contract Technical Management experience.

• Ability to obtain TS/SCI security clearance.

Note: As a temporary position, this assignment may last up to 36 months in duration with approvals based on 12-month assignments. However, please note that you are not under any employment contract and your temporary employment status can be terminated at any time, with or without notice.

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.

JPL 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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