4 jobs found in Pasadena

Engineering Technician (10 Open positions Secret, TS/SCI, AND ABOVE) (PRIORITY POSITIONS!) Max Pay: $45/hr Roles and responsibilities: Must be a US Citizen; 18 - month contract position W2 with full benefits; Must be able to pass background check and drug screen Job Description: The Engineering Technician III performs assignments that are not completely standardized or prescribed, selects or adapts standard procedures or equipment, using fully applicable precedents, receives initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from supervisor or engineer as needed, performs recurring work independently. Work is reviewed for technical adequacy or conformity with instructions. This technician performs at this level one or a combination of such typical duties as: a. Constructing components, subunits, or simple models or adapts standard equipment; may troubleshoot and correct malfunctions; b. Following specific layout and scientific diagrams to construct and package simple devices and subunits of equipment. c. Conducting various tests or experiments which may require minor modifications in test setups or procedures as well as subjective judgments in measurement, selecting, preparing, and operating standard test equipment and records test data; d. Extracting and compiling a variety of engineering data from field notes, manuals, lab reports, etc., processing data, identifying errors or inconsistencies, selecting methods of data presentation. e. Assisting in design modification by compiling data related to design, specifications, and materials that are pertinent to specific items of equipment or component parts; developing information concerning previous operational failures and modifications, and using judgment and initiative to recognize inconsistencies or gaps in data and seek sources to clarify information. Required Skills: • Typically requires a High School diploma with a minimum of 8 years of related experience; Associates degree with a minimum of 4 years of related experience; or Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 1 year of related experience; related required training. • Understanding and technical experience in the following areas: -Sheet metal technician; Design, layout, fabrication of sheet metal parts and Mock-up structures o MGSE; Fabrication, assembly -Electronics as they relate to motors and actuators. -Knowledge of use of sheet metal equipment to include brakes, waterjet, punch presses, and saws. •Additionally, the following process and management skills are required: -Can work independently on complex and specialized assignments. -Requires a technician who is comfortable interacting with computers and is familiar with routine computer applications (e.g., spreadsheets, databases, word processing, Solidworks, and web searches for gathering information) Desired Skills: •Advanced understanding, technical expertise and experience in the following areas: -Sheet Metal Technician; Design, layout, fabrication -Develop flat patterns -Wood working fabrication to include shipping containers -Design skills using Solid works software -All types of fasteners and fastening systems. (e.g. keenserts, pem nuts, pem studs, heli-coil, cherry and cherry max rivets) •Additionally, the following process and management skills are desired: -Can work independently on complex and specialized assignments with minimum supervision -Skilled in operations of all shop tools to include NC and CNC sheet metal equipment Number of positions: 10 Sammi Messiha Team A

Pay Range $110-165K Pasadena, CA 36 month contract position; W2 with full benefits Job Description: Will be responsible for the end-to-end development of a critical mission thread through definition of performance capabilities, development of operations concepts, and development/flowdown of requirements through multiple levels and across multiple system elements/organizations enabling critical mission applications. Will be responsible for executing end-to-end system performance analyses and developing program-level products on a technology demonstration task. Will be responsible for the development of project system engineering products and participation in program-level engineering trades. Tasks will be focused on performing project systems engineering functions, interface definitions, systems engineering analyses and assessments, architecture, risk management and mitigation, as well as other technical disciplines. Will partner with mission design engineers to develop and apply mission design policies, practices, requirements, V&V plans, and schedules. Will lead trade studies to examine the impact of system parameters on mission operations concepts, contributing to the establishment, understanding, and refinement of the design reference mission. Required Skills: •Must be a US Citizen with an active Top Secret (TS) clearance based upon Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) within a 5 year scope and must be approved for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) accesses. •Offer contingent on ability to successfully pass a background check and drug screen •Bachelors degree in Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline with typically a minimum of 9 years of related experience; Masters degree in similar disciplines with a minimum of 7 years of related experience; or PhD in similar disciplines with a minimum of 5 years related experience. •Has wide-ranging experience and advanced knowledge in one or more of the following areas: systems engineering, aerospace engineering, project systems engineering, and mission planning. •Extensive understanding and wide application of advanced principles, theories, concepts, and techniques used in project systems engineering. •Extensive knowledge of industry and/or academic practices and standards across a range of applications related to the systems engineering discipline, space mission operations, and non-NASA missions. •Significant understanding and wide application of advanced principles, theories, concepts and techniques in project systems engineering and concepts in systems engineering in space missions, resulting in contributions to the development of new theories and methods. •Must be a self-motivated individual who can work independently and in a team environment. •Requires occasional domestic travel. Desired Skills Has complete knowledge of Laboratory policies and procedures, NASA policies and procedures, and government regulations across a range of applications. Thorough understanding of systems engineering methods and applications. Recent technical task management and systems engineering experience. Experience in all phases of the design, development, system integration, test and operation of spacecraft and/or payloads. Experience in mission planning for spacecraft and/or payloads. Experience with system and/or subsystem V&V. Demonstrated skills in leading a multidisciplinary, multi-organizational team.     Team D Sammi Messiha

Pay Range OPEN Pasadena, CA Ongoing Contract Position W2 with full benefits; Some travel needed Job Description: As a Quality Assurance Engineer for Hardware Quality Assurance Groups (5122, 5123, 5124), you will be part of a team that implements and ensures the consistent execution of a defined set of QA functions and processes which may include overseeing inspections, monitoring and witnessing fabrication, test, integration, assembly operations, reviewing JPL and supplier documentation, documenting work activities through various reporting mechanisms including Inspection Reports, Inspection Plans, logs, Work Instructions, routers, and using various institutional applications to perform work; applying advanced knowledge in field to review suppliers plans (Workmanship Standards, ESD, Quality Assurance Implementation approaches, etc.), identify alignment issues and provide feedback and recommendations on plan; assesses adequacy of supplier's corrective actions. You will also perform Root Cause and Corrective Action on nonconformances across the QA organization. Required Skills: -Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder -Offer contingent on ability to successfully pass a background check and drug screen -Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering, or related technical discipline with typically a minimum of 3 years of related experience; Master’s degree in similar disciplines with a minimum of 1 years of related experience; 7 years’ experience in similar disciplines. -Advanced knowledge and prior experience in one or more of the following areas: Quality Engineering, Configuration Management, Supplier Management, Audits, Inspection techniques (non-destructive, electronics, mechanical), or Manufacturing processes. -Extensive understanding and wide application of advanced principles, theories, concepts and techniques in the above areas in support of a large aerospace company. -Advanced knowledge of applicable industry and standards in design, engineering, fabrication, integration, test and launch of space-flight hardware. -Demonstrate proficiency in both mechanical and electronic hardware assurance methods (inspection, test, analysis). -Experience in developing and maintaining Quality Assurance processes, plans and procedures. -Understanding of risks and risk management approaches. -Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write reports. Demonstrate effective interpersonal and leadership skills. Desired Skills: -Understanding of electronic/electrical/electromechanical, optical and mechanical manufacturing processes and associated inspection methods, understanding of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.), Process Variation, and Deming’s approach to Systems and exp

Systems Integration and Test Engineer (TS/SCI and UNCLEARED WORK) Pay Range $110-165K Pasadena, CA 12-month contract positions; W2 with full benefits Job Description: •Provide engineering support and leadership within a Systems Integration & Test task for a flight or technology demonstration project, and be a member of the Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test Section (3130). •Participate in the overall planning, direction, cost, schedule and technical aspects of the System Integration activities. Required Skills: •Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder •Offer contingent on ability to successfully pass a background check and drug screen •Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline with typically a minimum of 9 years related experience; Master’s degree in similar discipline with a minimum of 7 years related experience; or PhD in similar disciplines with a minimum of 5 years related experience. •Proven ability to plan and manage complex technical, financial, workforce and schedule resources. •Experience planning, organizing, executing, and participating in system integration and test activities. •Demonstrated skills leading large multi-disciplinary, multi-organizational teams. •Demonstrated ability in System Test Bed and/or system I&T environment. •Ability to react to frequent changes in plans and excel in a rapid pace concurrent engineering environment. •Expertise in electrical and/or mechanical integration and system test. Team player with exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to operate effectively with little oversight. •Demonstrated experience in testing of systems, including test planning, test procedure development, and data analysis. Desired Skills: •Proven ability to successfully collaborate with other technical organizations, both inside and outside JPL. Significant experience participating in /or leading JPL System Integration, Test, and Launch Operations activities. •Experience planning (storyboarding) and executing spacecraft mechanical assembly activities. •Experience planning, coordinating, and executing launch site activities. •Experience in the coordination and execution of a system level Verification and Validation (V&V) program as related to System Testbeds and/or system integration and test. •Experience performing System Integration & Test and/or supporting Mission Operations. •Experience dealing with Contamination Control for flight missions. •Experience planning and executing electrical integration, functional checkout and system test activities. •Experience planning and executing flight vehicle environmental test program. •Experience executing logistics activities for large spacecraft (testbed and flight vehicle) assemblies.       Team D Sammi Messiha