Specialist Engineer, Electric Thrusters
Redmond, Washington
Job ID 15365Overview
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I completed two summer internships at L3Harris before transitioning to a full-time role. I was able to learn firsthand about the engineering process, the quality of products produced, the helpfulness of my co-workers, how the company operates and the potential to expand my career.
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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 50,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.
We are seeking an Electric Thruster Engineering Specialist for our Redmond, WA office. The successful candidate will support development and flight production of ion thrusters, Hall thrusters, or other electric propulsion products.
Essential Functions:
- 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
Qualifications:
- A PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related discipline is required
Preferred Additional Skills:
- 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
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
By submitting your résumé for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your résumé, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
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