Mechanical Systems Engineer IV

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** Job Details
** New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That's our focus  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.

This senior-level opportunity is part of the
** Mechanical and Control Systems Division (35)**, which creates advanced mechanical, robotics, thermal, propulsion, onboard GNC, and electronic packaging systems. Division 35 develops hardware and systems from early architecture through design, fabrication, subsystem and system-level integration, and test.

You will be working as a Mechanical Systems Engineer within the
** Mechanical Engineering, Integration, and Test Section (352)**, which leads the design, analysis, development, integration, and test of flight mechanical and robotic systems for spacecraft, payloads, and ground-based systems. In this role, you will:
* Lead mechanical hardware development and mechanical systems engineering activities for payloads, instruments, and spacecraft across all mission phases including proposal, concept/system architecture development, detailed design, integration and test (I&T), and flight operations.
* Approve requirements, interfaces, verification and validation (V&V) plans, and key engineering products to ensure technical integrity and mission success.
* Lead and guide the generation and maintenance of engineering documentation, design artifacts, and technical data packages.
* Direct complex trade studies, oversee development of highly complex technical models, and drive major technical decisions with significant mission and organizational impact.
* Lead the definition, documentation, and management of technical requirements, interfaces, and mechanical systems engineering products for spaceflight missions.
* Ensure delivered products meet all technical requirements and programmatic commitments by exercising broad judgment and authority over technical direction.
* Advise and contribute significantly to cost and schedule estimation and implementation planning of mechanical engineering components.
* Present technical work to line, project, and management audiences, representing system status and major decisions.
* Provide mentorship, coaching, technical guidance, and oversight for engineers, designers, analysts, and cross-disciplinary team members.
* Work independently with wide latitude while forming and leading multidisciplinary teams to address high-impact technical challenges.
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As a temporary position, this assignment may last up to 36 months in duration with approvals based on 6 to 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.
**** Required Skills
*** Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline with typically a minimum of 9 years of related experience;
Master's degree with a minimum of 7 years of related experience; or PhD with a minimum of years of related experience.
* Extensive experience with research, development, design, analysis, assembly, integration, test, or verification of mechanical systems for spaceflight or similarly…