Electric Propulsion Technologist III JPL NASA
Overview
Lead discovery and innovation at JPL focusing on propulsion systems. Drive breakthroughs in electric propulsion technologies. Inspire future generations through groundbreaking research.
What You'll Do11
- 1Support full lifecycle development of flight electric propulsion systems including requirements definition and flight implementation
- 2Develop and qualify Hall thruster propulsion systems with emphasis on laser-induced fluorescence diagnostics
- 3Plan and execute development and life testing of electric propulsion hardware and systems
- 4Apply plasma diagnostics to characterize thruster operation and validate physics-based models
- 5Provide test engineering support for EP laboratories including vacuum systems and high-voltage power electronics
- 6Install and operate electric thrusters and diagnostics
- 7Analyze test data and present results to stakeholders
- 8Maintain EP vacuum facilities and support technicians
- 9Develop technical specifications to meet project requirements
- 10Partner with researchers to develop flight or research applications
- 11Present findings at technical conferences and publish peer-reviewed results
Requirements9
- 1Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Electrical or Physics with 6+ years experience or Master's with 4+ years or Ph.D. with 2+ years
- 2Hands-on experience with laser-induced fluorescence diagnostic systems in low-temperature plasma devices
- 3Experience with vacuum systems plasmas electric thrusters and data acquisition systems
- 4Prior work in government or industry electric propulsion development flight implementation
- 5Experience with LabVIEW-based data acquisition and control systems
- 6Broad experience with Python scripting and programming languages
- 7Mechanical design 3D solid modeling and drawing generation skills
- 8Knowledge of JPL policies NASA procedures and government regulations
- 9Demonstrated ability to work in collaborative environments fostering innovation
Salary Insight
$124 - $170k per year
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