Control Electronic and Testing of Microsystems for Highly Mass-constrained Planetary Missions

About the role

NASA missions require low size, weight, and power (SWaP) instruments. This project focuses on developing and testing miniature control electronics for instruments suitable for highly mass-constrained planetary missions. The NASA Fellow will work on a team to develop flight-like electronics and mechanisms using state-of-the-art components, aiming for an instrument with goals of

Responsibilities

• Study pathways to readying miniature multi-functional instruments with high science value
• Develop flight-like electronics and mechanisms
• Collaborate with a team of scientists and engineers
• Gain experience in instrument systems engineering
• Publish technical papers
• Emerge as a leader in instrument system miniaturization

Requirements

• Doctoral degree
• U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR), Foreign National eligible for an Exchange Visitor J-1 visa status, or applicants for LPR, asylees, or refugees in the U.S. with valid EAD card and pending I-485 or I-589 forms

Qualifications

• Experience in technology development
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Skills

• Instrument systems engineering
• Technical writing and publication
• Problem-solving and innovation

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership
• Access to cutting-edge research facilities

Pay

• Salary range: TBD

Schedule

• Full-time position