## **Job Details** New ideas are all around us but only a few will change the world. That’s our focus at JPL. We 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. JPL is unique among NASA Centers in that its staff are Caltech employees yet can access NASA technical resources. Cross-discipline teamwork is standard here: colleagues across JPL's science and engineering organizations and on Caltech's academic campus often work together. Learning to speak and understand other disciplines' languages is a doorway to the creativity needed to do what has not been done before. JPL staff are encouraged to create mission concepts that address humanity's core questions through a combination of science and technology. They are supported in developing ideas into proposals and hardware and in communicating funded missions' results to the scientific community and the broader public. JPL seeks to employ scientists and engineers who are passionate about lifelong learning and excited to both contribute to and lead team efforts. We emphasize the importance of partnering across discipline boundaries and creating a friendly constructive work environment to overcome space exploration's challenges. The Postdoctoral scholars at JPL benefit from an informal mentoring network an annual conference showcasing their results a dedicated seminar series exposure to diverse career paths and social connections across the JPL and Caltech community for advice on housing childcare and other aspects of living in southern California. JPL’s Superconducting Materials and Devices Research group is seeking multiple postdocs to advance the development of next-generation superconducting technologies. These positions focus on independent but complementary research areas: superconducting nanowire single-photon detector (SNSPD) development quantum computing with superconducting qubits and magnesium diboride thin-film materials development. Responsibilities: - Conduct independent research in one of the following focus areas: - SNSPD development for photon-counting applications - Quantum computing with superconducting qubits - Magnesium diboride thin-film materials development for superconducting detectors - Apply advanced nanofabrication techniques and low-temperature measurement methods to design fabricate and characterize superconducting devices. - Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at scientific conferences. Qualifications: - PhD in physics materials science electrical engineering or a related field with a focus on superconducting devices or quantum information science. - Hands-on expertise in superconducting device nanofabrication and testing. - Experience with cryogenic systems superconducting detector technologies or quantum device characterization. - Strong track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals. - Ability to work independently while contributing to collaborative multi-institution research teams. The appointee will carry out research in collaboration with the JPL advisor resulting in publications in the open literature. Applicants may be subject to [additional program requirements](https: postdocs.jpl.nasa.gov prospective-postdocs eligibility ) by NASA. Postdoc positions are awarded for a minimum of one-year period and may be renewed up to a maximum of three years. Candidates should submit the following to this site: CV representative publications contact information for three references and a cover letter stating their research accomplishments and interests. JPL has a catalog of benefits and perks that span from the traditional to the unique. This includes a variety of health dental vision wellbeing and retirement plans paid time off learning rideshare childcare flexible schedule parental leave and many more. Our focus is on work-life balance and living healthy fulfilling lives as we Dare Mighty Things Together. For benefits eligible positions benefits are effective the first day of the month coincident with or immediately following the employee’s start date. For further benefits information click [Benefits and Perks](https: www.jpl.jobs benefits-perks) The hiring range displayed below is specifically for those who will work in or reside in the location listed. In extending an offer Jet Propulsion Laboratory considers factors including but not limited to the candidate’s job related skills experience knowledge and relevant education training. The typical full time equivalent annual hiring range for this job in Pasadena California. $83 820 - $83 820 JPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex race color religion national origin citizenship ancestry age marital status physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information pregnancy or perceived pregnancy gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation protected military or veteran status or any other characteristic or condition protected by Federal state or local law. In addition JPL is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. [EEO is the Law.](https: www.dol.gov agencies ofccp posters) [EEO is the Law Supplement](https: www.dol.gov sites dolgov files ofccp regs compliance posters pdf OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf) [Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision](https: www.dol.gov sites dolgov files ofccp pdf pay-transp_English_unformattedESQA508c.pdf) The Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federal facility. Due to rules imposed by NASA JPL will not accept applications from citizens of designated countries or those born in a designated country unless they are U.S. Citizens Legal Permanent Residents of the U.S or have other protected status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). The Designated Countries List is available [here](https: www.nasa.gov oiir export-control).... Click to read more.

## **Job Details** New ideas are all around us but only a few will change the world. That’s our focus at JPL. We 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. ### **Responsibilities** The **Optics Section** provides world-leading capability and expertise in a wide range of technologies that are critical to the development of optical instruments. Section leadership and expertise are specifically applied to the development of advanced ground and space-based optical systems in the following areas: research and development of optics-related technologies; system architecture and concept definition; detailed optical system design opt-mechanical design analysis and implementation; and alignment test and calibration of optical instruments and systems. We invite you to join the **Optics Section within the Optical Technology Group** to serve as an **Optical Engineer IV**. You will be reporting administratively to the **Group Supervisor of the Group.** The Optical Technology Group specializes in designing and developing optical systems for planetary probes and instruments earth observing remote sensing systems and in situ sensing systems (telescopes cameras and spectrometers). We seek an engineer to support development for various optical instruments being built within the Section. The position is for an optical designer role in the Optical Technology group.  The optical designer will contribute to the design and analysis of telescopes cameras and imaging spectrometers.  They will participate in developing novel telescopes spectrometers and cameras conduct detailed trade studies develop requirements and participate in large team studies: - **Optical design trades** - **Detailed optical analysis** - **Development and maintenance of performance error budgets capturing sources from fabrication assembly and environments** ### **Qualifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Optics Physics or Electrical Engineering with 9 years of related experience or Masters with 7 years of related experience or PhD with 5 years of related experience. - **Experience ray tracing in CODE V or Zemax.** - Knowledge of multiple technical subject areas with significant expertise in technology development telescopes imaging spectrometers and lenses. - **Experience making error budgets** - Extensive understanding and wide application of sophisticated measurement principles theories concepts and techniques in definition design development and verification of complex technologies - Extensive knowledge of industry and or academic practices and standards across a range of applications related to instrument technology innovations. - Demonstrated ability to communicate optimally in writing and verbally and a high comfort level presenting science engineering and flight results to large audiences - Demonstrated ability to interact cooperatively with multiple levels of JPL management and the technical and business workforce - Hands-on experience and practical advanced knowledge in hardware integration optical alignment state-of-the-art measurement techniques. - Experience developing hardware from a concept through use. - **Practical advanced knowledge in hardware integration optical alignment state-of-the-art measurement techniques.** - **Extensive experience post-processing results from CODE V or Zemax using CODE V macro language ZPL Python and or Matlab.** **Preferred Skills:** - Extensive knowledge of JPL flight project practices and design principles. - Experience with space optics. - Radiometric modelling. - Managing contracts and hardware procurement involving industrial vendors. - Ability to apply for a clearance JPL has a catalog of benefits and perks that span from the traditional to the unique. This includes a variety of health dental vision wellbeing and retirement plans paid time off learning rideshare childcare flexible schedule parental leave and many more. Our focus is on work-life balance and living healthy fulfilling lives as we Dare Mighty Things Together. For benefits eligible positions benefits are effective the first day of the month coincident with or immediately following the employee’s start date. For further benefits information click [Benefits and Perks](https: www.jpl.jobs benefits-perks) The hiring range displayed below is specifically for those who will work in or reside in the location listed. In extending an offer Jet Propulsion Laboratory considers factors including but not limited to the candidate’s job related skills experience knowledge and relevant education training. The typical full time equivalent annual hiring range for this job in Pasadena California. $173 680 - $212 368 JPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex race color religion national origin citizenship ancestry age marital status physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information pregnancy or perceived pregnancy gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation protected military or veteran status or any other characteristic or condition protected by Federal state or local law. In addition JPL is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. [EEO is the Law.](https: www.dol.gov agencies ofccp posters) [EEO is the Law Supplement](https: www.dol.gov sites dolgov files ofccp regs compliance posters pdf OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf) [Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision](https: www.dol.gov sites dolgov files ofccp pdf pay-transp_English_unformattedESQA508c.pdf) The Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federal facility. Due to rules imposed by NASA JPL will not accept applications from citizens of designated countries or those born in a designated country unless they are U.S. Citizens Legal Permanent Residents of the U.S or have other protected status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). The Designated Countries List is available [here](https: www.nasa.gov oiir export-control).... Click to read more.