Mechatronics Engineer III

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Posted Yesterday job requisition : R6256#
** 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 unique 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
** Mechatronics Engineer
** within the
** Mechanical Engineering, Integration, and Test Section**, 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:
* Develop and lead the implementation of mechanisms, materials, and electronics, including actuators, sensors, controllers, structures, and moving mechanical assemblies, for current and future JPL missions.
* Lead mechanical hardware development and mechanical systems engineering activities for payloads, instruments, and spacecraft during all mission phases including proposal, concept/system architecture development, detailed design, integration & test (I&T), verification, delivery, and flight operations.
* Derive, document, and manage complex system, subsystem, and interface requirements and ensure traceability through implementation and verification activities.
* Perform and lead design and analysis activities, generate and maintain engineering documentation, and be responsible for the delivery of mechanical engineering products for spaceflight missions.
* Research, assess, and develop system architectures, technical approaches, and risk mitigation plans for complex mechatronic and robotic systems.
* Ensure that delivered products meet all technical requirements and programmatic commitments.
* Develop cost and schedule estimates, implementation plans, and technical approaches for engineering tasks and project activities.
* Prepare and lead verification and validation (V&V) planning and execution efforts, including development of test plans and leadership of integration and test activities for complex assemblies and subsystems.
* Lead and present at team, line management, subsystem, and project-level technical reviews.
* Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers, designers, structural analysts, and other technical team members.
* Coordinate and lead project activities across organizations, disciplines, vendors, and external partners to achieve project objectives.
* Contribute to proposal and concept study activities, including development of technical content, evaluations, graphics, and engineering analyses.
* Assess and infuse new technologies into flight projects and technology development efforts while remaining current on advancements in mechatronics, robotics, and related engineering disciplines.
* Perform tasks with minimal direction from the group supervisor, project management, and project technical leads; work independently and lead multidisciplinary teams in the execution of key project activities.##
** REQUIRED SKILLS
*** Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline with a minimum of 6 years of related experience;
Master's degree with a minimum of 4 years related experience; or PhD in similar disciplines with a minimum of 2 years related experience.
* Experience serving as a technical lead for subsystem development, integration, and verification activities.
* Demonstrated experience coordinating technical efforts across multiple engineering disciplines and organizations.
* Experience leading spacecraft or instrument mechatronics…