NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Exploring the universe through innovative robotic missions.
📍 Pasadena, CA
About NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory develops robotic spacecraft and conducts planetary exploration missions from its headquarters in Pasadena, California. Notable projects include the Mars rovers and the Voyager spacecraft, which have provided invaluable data about our solar system. Engineering disciplines at JPL include systems engineering, software development, and hardware design, focusing on challenges such as autonomous navigation and data analysis from distant celestial bodies. With a workforce of over 5,000 employees, JPL operates multiple projects simultaneously, pushing the boundaries of space exploration technology.
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Postdoc: Trapped Ion Quantum Clocks and Precision Timing Systems
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Postdoc: Quantum Gases, Matter-Wave Interferometry, and Cold Atom Systems
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Postdoc: Superconducting Devices and Quantum Research
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Postdoc: Quantum Device Microfabrication and Sensing Technologies
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📍United States, United States 🇺🇸📊 postdoc⏱︎ full-timemicrofabrication lithography etchingView Postdoc: Quantum Device Microfabrication and Sensing TechnologiesView details -
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Senior FPGA Design Engineer
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📍Pasadena, United States 🇺🇸📊 senior⏱︎ full-timeFPGA SystemVerilog VHDLView Senior FPGA Design EngineerView details -
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FPGA Engineer IV
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Senior FPGA Verification Engineer
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About NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory develops robotic spacecraft and conducts planetary exploration missions from its headquarters in Pasadena, California. Notable projects include the Mars rovers and the Voyager spacecraft, which have provided invaluable data about our solar system. Engineering disciplines at JPL include systems engineering, software development, and hardware design, focusing on challenges such as autonomous navigation and data analysis from distant celestial bodies. With a workforce of over 5,000 employees, JPL operates multiple projects simultaneously, pushing the boundaries of space exploration technology.
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Career Opportunities
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory operates in the embedded systems space with focus on Defense and Space Manufacturing. While no positions are currently listed, embedded companies often hire in cycles tied to product launches, R&D phases, or contract milestones. Engineers interested in NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory should monitor for openings in firmware development, hardware design, and systems architecture.
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Hiring Trends
* Data represents job posting activity over the past 6 months: Jan 2026 through Jun 2026
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory maintains steady recruitment patterns with 2
positions this month,
suggesting consistent team growth and ongoing engineering needs.
Over the past 6 months, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory averaged 0.7 job postings per month,
with peak hiring in May 2026 (2 openings).
For embedded systems roles, hiring activity typically correlates with product development cycles,
especially for firmware teams during pre-production phases and hardware engineers during prototyping.
➡️ Stable pace
Consistent hiring velocity
May 2026
Required Skills at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
quantum is the most in-demand skill at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory,
appearing in 43% of all job listings (past and present).
This skill is important but not universal, indicating diverse technical needs across different product lines or teams.
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory's technology stack spans 27 distinct skills and tools,
reflecting the multifaceted nature of embedded systems development.
The broad technical diversity (27 technologies) suggests work on complex,
multi-domain projects requiring both hardware and software expertise.
Engineers joining NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory should combine depth in key areas with adaptability. Strong hardware engineering skills are essential, particularly for engineers comfortable with circuit design, debugging, and working with development tools. Candidates with adjacent skills (version control, testing frameworks, communication protocols) typically advance faster by contributing across the development lifecycle.
Where NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory is Hiring
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory's engineering operations are concentrated in a single country across 2 locations. Multiple cities within one country often reflect regional talent pools or proximity to specific industry clusters (e.g., automotive in Detroit, semiconductors in Silicon Valley).
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