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Software Co-op InternshipsJob DetailsJob ID:12451New 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.ResponsibilitiesYou can be part of JPL’s Cooperative Educational Internship program, which provides students a full-time internship opportunity by taking a leave of absence for one semester/quarter from their academic institution to complete a 6 month internship with JPL. Students are fully immersed in the JPL environment and culture. At the conclusion of the program, students return to school where they can directly apply JPL work experiences to their field of study.As a Cooperative Education intern, you will receive guidance and support from a JPL advisor to help strengthen your skills and develop your career path. You’ll also build relationships and experience through networking events, seminars, tours, informational interviews, technical training, and more. This is your chance to join an innovative team that dares mighty things every day.As an Undergraduate Student Co-Op, you will be a member of Engineering Operations for Surface Missions Group.We are looking for a student with strong object-oriented programming experience to work with the Mars Science Laboratory Engineering Operations Team. Tasks will involve developing software tools to aid in data analysis for the assessment of health and safety of the Curiosity rover. This will include improving existing tools, as well as creating new tools and capabilities for the operations team. Software tools include complex scripts for parsing and interpreting data in a Unix environment as well as visualization tools in web-based dashboards for trending analysis.A strong candidate not only has strong programming abilities, but also a passion for space exploration and robotics and a desire to learn about the systems they are helping to analyze. System level understanding and context is crucial to making sure the software developed will truly support the end users and be maintainable.QualificationsRequired Qualifications:
Must be currently enrolled in a college or university pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related discipline
Must have the ability to take off of school for the program and be able to work (40 hours/week) for a period of at least 4+ months
Must have at least 1 semester or quarter remaining to complete degree
Must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 out of a 4.0 GPA or equivalent
Experience in in Python and/or Javascript, and familiarity with Object Oriented Programming concepts
Desired Qualifications:
Organized: organizes code in a robust, maintainable, easy to read way, sufficiently comments code, able to document user’s guides and create training materials when necessary
Completed coursework with exposure to standard principles, theories, concepts and techniques in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
Comfortable in Unix environments
Familiarity with Bash and PERL
Front-end web development experience including data visualization. Experience building database queries to retrieve data is also a plus, especially for Elasticsearch databases.
Experience working with data in formats such as JSON, XML and CSV tables.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to work effectively with general supervision.
Work AuthorizationAbility to Obtain Work AuthorizationConnect with UsNot ready to apply? Connect with us at https://experienced-jpl.icims.com/connect for general consideration.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 at https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/postersEEO is the Law Supplement at https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCPEEOSupplementFinalJRFQA508c.pdfPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision at https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transpEnglishunformattedESQA508c.pdfThe 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 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 at https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/atoms/files/designatedcountrylist8-16-2019tagged0.pdf .JPL is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and will, whenever possible, actively recruit and include for employment members of underrepresented minority groups, females, disabled veterans, protected veterans, and otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. JPL will hire, transfer, and promote based on the qualifications of the individual to ensure equal consideration and fair treatment of all.
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The Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federal facility. Due to rules imposed by NASA, JPL will not accept applications from citizens of designated countries unless they are 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 at http://oiir.hq.nasa.gov/nasaecp/
If you are interested in applying for employment with Jet Propulsion Laboratory and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department at (818) 354-5150 or via email at Staffing@jpl.nasa.gov.
Written requests may be mailed to: Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Attention: Staffing and Employment Programs, 4800 Oak Grove Drive, Mail Stop T1720C, Pasadena, CA 91109
