Job Summary:

The primary focus of the R&D Associate role will be to support research and testing activities in the laboratory that will advance our core aluminum-water chemistry, support customer funded programs and drive new research project opportunities. While the underlying chemistry has been proven and de-risked, we continue to optimize our anode, cathode, and electrolyte materials to push our battery capabilities further. In parallel, we are exploring innovative ways in which to utilize our aluminum-water system to bring additional value to the maritime power industry.

The day-to-day responsibilities will include setting up and running electrochemical experiments to test new electrode and electrolyte materials and working with the R&D team to support other ongoing research and testing efforts. The individual will work with senior members of the R&D team to learn how to process, interpret, and analyze data from these experiments, and collaboratively decide on follow-up experiments. In addition to aiding in the execution of experiments, there will be opportunities for you to take ownership of various projects. This individual would work closely with the rest of the R&D team and interface with the other engineering groups (electrical and mechanical) to drive the implementation of new developments.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the R&D team to execute experimental plans
• Support customer funded testing activities
• Analyze and communicate results to the R&D team
• Help run and maintain experimental equipment
• Troubleshoot and solve issues before, during, and after experiments
• Maintain a safe and open work environment

Qualifications:

• GAP of 3.0 or greater
• Pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, or related field
• Candidate must be a US citizen or Green Card holder

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a laboratory environment
• Experience with electrochemistry a plus

About Open Water Power

Open Water Power (OWP) has developed an aluminum-water (Al-H2O) battery technology with a 2-10x improvement in energy density vs. alternative chemistries, currently focused on undersea energy delivery.

OWP operates a 20,000 square foot high-bay facility in Somerville, MA. The facility supports a team of ~30 staff who have on-site access to a full wet chemistry research lab, research-grade equipment for characterization of electrochemical processes, a materials characterization lab, environmentally-controlled test chambers, and temperature-controlled test tanks for vehicles and sensors. OWP’s facility also supports full in-house production of Al-H2O systems from proof-of-principle through low-rate initial production (LRIP). Open Water Power is a wholly owned subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies, located in Somerville, MA.

About L3Harris Technologies

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 air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $17 billion in annual revenue, 50,000 employees and customers in more than 130 countries. L3Harris.com