{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"502ee384b4a1f8250b47b33a","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/502ee384b4a1f8250b47b33a","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/502ee384b4a1f8250b47b33a","title":"Power Electronics Engineer","description":"OVERVIEW\nMust be a US Person or Permanent Resident\n\nDuration - 12 month contract position with potential to be extended or converted\n\nW2 with full benefits, 9/80 Work Schedule\n\nCustomer and contract specific training will be required and provided.\n\nLocation - NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA (onsite)\n\nOffer contingent on ability to successfully pass a background check and drug screen\n\nOur salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position\n\nJOB DESCRIPTION\nThis role supports integration and test (I&T) of the Skyfall power subsystem and development of its supporting Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE). The engineer works on‑Lab at JPL as an embedded member of the power subsystem team under the technical direction of the Power Product Delivery Manager & V&V Lead. The role spans test hardware and software development through flight hardware test execution and product delivery support. The ideal candidate takes ownership of problems end‑to‑end and drives them to closure with minimal oversight.\n\nArchitect, plan, and execute power subsystem test campaigns — from defining test objectives and sequencing through EGSE readiness, procedure development, execution, and delivery of verification evidence. The ideal candidate will own the campaign; at minimum, they will be a core participant in its planning and execution.\n\nDevelop and check out power EGSE: custom electronics, breakout boxes, harnessing, and integration of commercial instrumentation (sources, loads, simulators) into working test stations.\n\nAutomate test stations and instrument control in software (Python or similar).\n\nConduct hands‑on I&T of flight power hardware from board level through subsystem delivery, including first power‑on and functional/performance testing.\n\nAuthor and execute test procedures; maintain disciplined as‑run records and test data packages.\n\nInvestigate anomalies: isolate faults, analyze data, and drive root cause and resolution.\n\nCoordinate with cognizant engineers, I&T leadership, and vendors; report status, risks, and results.\n\nREQUIRED SKILLS\nThe ideal candidate is an engineer who can figure things out — a resourceful, hands‑on problem solver with sound fundamentals, not necessarily prior experience with every specific instrument or interface.\n\nB.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field with relevant hands‑on experience.\n\nStrong circuit fundamentals and comfort at the bench: powering up unfamiliar hardware safely, instrumenting a measurement, and debugging to root cause.\n\nWorking knowledge of power electronics (converters, batteries, distribution, solar array interfacing) sufficient to design meaningful tests and interpret results.\n\nAbility to script instrument control and test automation preferably in Python.\n\nDisciplined test documentation habits and comfort operating in a formal, procedure‑driven flight hardware environment.\n\nDemonstrated initiative: a history of independently taking on ambiguous problems and delivering.\n\nRole may include troubleshooting and debugging both product hardware and GSE.\n\nDESIRED SKILLS\n\nSpacecraft power or flight hardware I&T experience; EGSE or test station development; environmental test campaign experience; PCB/harness design.\n\nSignificant experience in automation and test scripting.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Columbus Technologies Services","rawCompany":"columbus technologies services","city":"Pasadena","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-20T03:19:03.011Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"},{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"927110","title":"Space Research and Technology","slug":"space-research-and-technology"},{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Power Electronics Engineer","description":"OVERVIEW\nMust be a US Person or Permanent Resident\n\nDuration - 12 month contract position with potential to be extended or converted\n\nW2 with full benefits, 9/80 Work Schedule\n\nCustomer and contract specific training will be required and provided.\n\nLocation - NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA (onsite)\n\nOffer contingent on ability to successfully pass a background check and drug screen\n\nOur salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. 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