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Jet Propulsion Laboratory Work Values
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Daily Duties at Jet Propulsion Laboratory:
• Performed systems engineering oversight and failure analysis for advanced thermophotovoltaic, thermoelectric, Stirling, and Brayton energy conversion systems. • Reviewed new technologies as a part of NASA technical proposal review boards. • Developed new thermoelectric materials synthesis (phosphides, arsenides, silicon germanium, etc.). • Performed scanning electron microscopy and X-ray florescence material analyses. • Developed mathematical models of electrode performance and grain growth in AMTEC (Alkali Metal Thermal to Electric Converters) power systems. • Designed and built a prototype multi-spectral photovoltaic energy converter. • Developed silicon carbide micro-sensors (hydrocarbon gas sensor, antenna design, micro-filters). • Technical Team Leader and Task Manager for silicon carbide sensors, and silicon carbide wide bandgap materials technology development programs. • Oversaw the fabrication of solar panels, cell installation, and substrate fabrication at vendor facilities for the Orbital Sciences Corporation’s OrbCom program; JPL technical assignment.
What they like about Jet Propulsion Laboratory:
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Information about Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Company Rank: 4.0 out of 5
Average length of employment : 26 years
Average salary of employees: $90,000
These are some of the questions we asked our climbers about their experiences with Jet Propulsion Laboratory:
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| Were your performance expectations clearly communicated? | 4.0 |
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| Were you recognized for meeting or exceeding expectations? | 4.0 |
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| Did you feel like your personal contribution was important? | 4.0 |
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| Was your career path clearly outlined and discussed? | 3.0 |
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| I would recommend this as a place of employment. | 3.0 | |
| I believe in the purpose of this organization. | 3.0 | |
| I would work for this organization again. | 3.0 | |
| I feel employees are fairly compensated. | 3.0 |
