• 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