## **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. The Microdevices Laboratory (MDL) of Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) was established 3 decades ago with the goal of providing capabilities for development of components sensors and instruments for the JPL NASA space program. Since inception MDL has enjoyed significant success in enabling new missions new measurements and ultimately new science for space. In order to maintain and excel the current leadership role it is essential to identify and carry high quality research programs that are targeted toward future important scientific and technical goals of NASA and JPL utilizing the existing and expanding capabilities at MDL. Our approach: hire a number of outstanding postdoc researchers to focus on long term technology development in the areas of: • Integrated Optics nano-photonics • Quantum sensors • Space detectors • Sensors and microsystems for harsh environment • lidars radars  and spectrometers. • New microfabrication processes for disruptive microdevice technologies. We currently have several open positions for outstanding postdoc researchers to define and develop microdevices technologies components and subsystems at MDL. Future microdevices developed at MDL will be critical for future NASA JPL missions with a focus on the 2025 and 2035 timeframes. The appointee(s) will carry out research in collaboration with the JPL advisor(s) resulting in publications in the open literature. **Job Requirements** • Ph.D. or equivalent experience in engineering • Substantial hands-on experience in micro- nanofabrication and cleanroom processes • In-depth knowledge of advanced lithographic techniques DRIE thin-film deposition • Strong publication record demonstrating original thinking and ability to conduct research both independently and collaboratively • Effective written and oral communication skills Applicants may be subject to additional program requirements by NASA. Postdoctoral Scholar 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. 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## **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. In this position you will be a member of the Protective Services Division’s Electronic Security & Risk Mitigation Group (ESRMG) and will report to the ESRMG Group Supervisor. Your primary responsibilities will be installing maintaining and upgrading the Laboratory’s **cameras and fence alarm systems** including but not limited to **radar-based intrusion detection systems**. In addition you will assist with the security public address system access controls conference rooms land-mobile-radio (LMR) systems and the Emergency Communication Center equipment. **Responsibilities:** - Primary technician for installing maintaining and upgrading the Laboratory’s camera systems including all **digital analogue camera (fixed PTZ quad and IR) equipment and software**. Perform all system programming generate diagrams and prepare system design documentation in accordance with industry best practices. - Primary technician responsible for installing maintaining and upgrading the Laboratory’s fence alarm systems including **fiber optic and Infrared equipment and software**. Complete all system programming build diagrams and produce system design documentation in accordance with industry’s best practices. - Maintain and ensure **camera video management software is operational**. - Assist with the maintenance and troubleshooting of the access control system as needed. - Identify recommend advocate for and implement any improvements for the camera and fence alarm systems. - Provide assistance for the Laboratory’s LMR system including basic troubleshooting as needed. - Assist with the maintenance and upgrade of equipment in the Emergency Communication Center. - Implement equipment replenishment schedule and proactively monitor equipment lifecycle to ensure adequate replacement program. - Apply concepts of electronics to interpret and apply electronic diagrams blueprints and schematics. - Help with the installation and maintenance of other moderately sophisticated security equipment and electronic systems as needed. - Collaborate with other Laboratory departments as needed. - Team with the other members of the Electronic Security & Risk Mitigation Group to ensure seamless operation of related and complementary security systems and equipment. **Qualifications:** - Typically requires a High School diploma with a minimum of 8 years of related experience; Associates degree with a minimum of 4 years of related experience; Bachelors with minimum of 1 year of related experience; related required training. - Solid understanding of fundamental job elements related to installation maintenance and systems with an emphasis on Axis and Milestone systems. - Strong understanding of assessing and troubleshooting equipment problems repairing them if possible or determining if equipment must be sent off-site for repair. - Detailed understanding of installing cable runs cable splice terminations and connecting equipment to an existing electronic infrastructure and applies knowledge and skills in this area. - Must be able to become certified in the use and operation of mechanical scissor lift(s) or equivalent to support installation of camera equipment at elevation. - **Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to acquire a Secret Security Clearance.** **Desired Qualifications:** - Strong MS Office computer skills including Word PowerPoint Excel and familiarity with Visio Paint or CAD software applications. - Strong **Motorola CPS RSS and CSS skills are highly desirable** along with familiarity of the operation of standard LMR equipment including multimeters oscilloscopes communication service monitors frequency generators TIMS and certain specialized Motorola test equipment. 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. $74 048 - $102 336 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.