Job Description Summary

GE Aerospace is leading the way in introducing Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) into commercial and military aerospace and applications. As a Senior Research Scientist in the Composites organization at the GE Aerospace Research Center, you will conduct and lead research on developing advanced materials and processes for a broad range of current and future GE Aerospace products. A primary area of focus includes ceramic matrix composites for advanced applications in extreme environments.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

You will:

• Lead and conduct basic and applied research in processes and technology for advanced composites of interest to GE Aerospace and external funding agencies
• Develop novel advanced composites for various GE Aerospace products including but not limited to Civil and Military products and transition these technologies to GE Aerospace
• Develop manufacturing processes for new and existing advanced ceramic matrix composites in a lab and production environment
• Identify technology trends in advanced composites and develop technical roadmaps to address them
• Collaborate with GE Aerospace's internal product departments, global R&D sites, external and internal material developers, strategic suppliers, and universities
• Characterize and identify degradation modes and approaches for improving the lifetime of advanced materials in extreme environments
• Mentor less experience researchers
• Prepare research proposals for external funding
• Invent and patent when appropriate 
• Deliver effective presentations, reports, publications to GE Aerospace Research, GE Aerospace, government agencies, and professional societies when appropriate

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science and Engineering or related discipline with a minimum of 7 years’ experience or Master’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering or related discipline with a minimum of 10 years of experience.
• Deep expertise in material and process development for ceramic matrix composites, polymer matrix composites, or other advance material systems with complex microstructure requirements at multiple length scales
• Demonstrated expertise of property-process-microstructure relationships for advanced structural material systems
• Demonstrated excellence in research through peer reviewed publications and patents
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• U.S. citizenship is required
• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY. 

Desired Characteristics

• Expertise in processing and characterization of ceramic matrix composites
• Expertise in microstructure-process-property relationship for ceramic matrix composites
• Expertise in chemical vapor deposition, chemical vapor infiltration, melt infiltration, and other processes for manufacturing ceramic matrix composites
• Very good understanding of thermodynamics, degradation kinetics, phase stability and diffusion in high temperature material systems
• Experience leading cross-disciplinary research teams
• Experience developing long-term strategic roadmaps for advanced technologies
• Experience transferring technology from the laboratory to commercialization
• Experience working on government contracts and preparing proposals
• Experience with statistical analysis, data analytics, and statistical process control
• Passion for hands on development and laboratory work
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced dynamic working environment 

The base pay range for this position is 100,000 - 205,000 USD Annually. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary. This posting is expected to close on May 01, 2025

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, lif