Job Details

New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. 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.

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

As a member of the Enterprise and Information Systems Engineering Section reporting to the Mechanical, Electrical & PLM Solutions Engineering Group Supervisor, this position will be a key contributor to JPL’s Electrical Computer Aided Engineering (ECAE) engineering team that provides an integrated process and tool platform for electrical design and analysis. Actions and decisions of this role should have a positive impact on multiple organizations across JPL that develop electrical products.

This position is expected to:

• Create and manage symbols and footprints for Electrical, Electronic, Electromechanical (EEE) parts using Altium Designer and Siemens (Mentor) Xpedition
• Prepare/verify EEE part attribute information for entry into library database
• Create and release parts and 3D CAD models in Siemens Teamcenter & NX
• Interface with Electrical Engineers on part requests and model verification
• Partner with ITSD to ensure functionality of the library and associated systems
• Prepare and deliver training for end users
• Create and maintain documentation for standard library processes
• Influence library decisions and strategy
• Work closely with key stakeholders to ensure functionality and usability of the ECAD libraries
• Partner with Electronic Fabrication Process Engineers to develop footprints for new package technologies.
• Understand and implement technical requirements from JPL and Industry standards
• Be a contributing member of the ECAE team

Qualifications

This position requires a High School with 6 years of related experience; Associates with 1 years of related experience; or Related required training.

Other minimum requirements include:

• Knowledge and understanding of EEE component types, including function and standard schematic symbols
• Basic 3D CAD modeling experience
• Understanding of Printed Wiring/Circuit Board technology
• Experience with Electrical schematic and layout tools such as Altium Designer and Siemens (Mentor) Xpedition
• Basic IT knowledge of licenses, servers, operating systems, etc
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of effectively capturing and transferring technical and functional information.
• Ability to conduct product demos and training

Desired Skills:

• ECAD library management experience
• Experience with Siemens Teamcenter/NX
• Knowledge and application of IPC standards and Military Specifications
• Experience with high reliability/space level printed wiring board manufacturing practices
• Experience with SVN, Jira, Confluence, SQL

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.

For further benefits information click Benefits and Perks

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. Hiring range for this job may be adjusted based on primary work location outside of Pasadena, California. This adjusted range will be provided to candidates by the Recruiter when applicable.

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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The 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 Legal Permanent Residents of the U.S or have other protected status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). The Designated Countries List is available here.