Electronics Engineer I
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Pasadena, CAFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Circuit designMachine learning
- Work
- On-site in Pasadena
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Circuit design59%Machine learning3%of 113 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 5, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is seeking an Electronics Engineer I to join the Advanced Electronics Systems and Technologies group. This role will focus on developing novel technologies and systems to accelerate robotic space exploration.
Key Responsibilities
- Own technical development of electronics, including specification, architecture, simulation, PCB design, laboratory testing, and mission infusion.
- Design analog, digital, and power electronics circuits for space and terrestrial robotics.
- Identify candidate technologies, design test fixtures, and support heavy ion testing to evaluate new parts for radiation effects.
- Collaborate with JPL engineers across disciplines to integrate designs into complex robotic missions and instrument systems.
- Propose new projects to solve complex problems in space and on Earth.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Hands-on experience in hardware prototyping of analog, digital, or power electronics.
- Proficiency in an electronics lab environment, including specification, modelling, simulation, and testing of electronic systems.
- Creative ideas for future electronics and the ability to communicate deeply technical ideas to non-experts.
- Experience with hardware design tools including simulation (LTSpice, PLECS, or similar) and printed circuit board design (Altium, KiCad, or similar).
- Experience with single board computer design and software development.
- Experience with hardware design tools for FPGA design and programming.
- Familiarity or experience with AI or ML tools for design, modelling, analysis, or test automation.
Qualifications
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, robotics engineering, or similar technical discipline with 1 year of related work experience in electronics development (professional, student project, or internship).
- Master’s degree in a similar discipline with 0 years of related work experience.