- Plans, prepares for, and executes development, qualification, and flight acceptance testing of electric thrusters.
- Coordinates thruster and process development including design and engineering analyses.
- Uses engineering and scientific principles to prevent, investigate, and resolve production and test anomalies.
- Supports flight hardware production from component procurement through spacecraft integration.
- Leads technical teams to define and implement engineering solutions to meet project or program objectives.
- Serves as a technical authority and provides guidance and training to more junior personnel
- Must be able to satisfy federal government requirements for access to government information
- A PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related discipline is required
- The successful candidate will have experience working in a team environment demonstrating collaboration and leadership
- Candidate should have experience with electric propulsion laboratory hardware and test
- Candidate should possess an understanding of plasma physics and material science and their practical application to electric thruster design and operation
- Candidate should have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Candidate should have a passion for space exploration and a career in the space economy
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $85,000 - $158,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements
