Advanced Lead Research Scientist - Ceramics - Aerospace Research - Aerospace Research

GE Aerospace • Town of Niskayuna, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Advanced Lead Research Scientist – Ceramics in the Materials Organization you will conduct research on developing advanced ceramic materials and processes for a broad range of current and future GE Aerospace products. Areas of focus include environmental barrier coatings (CMCs and EBCs) for extreme environments, thermal barrier coatings (TBCs), and functional ceramics for sensors and coatings.

Requirements

• PhD in Materials Science and Engineering or related discipline with a minimum of 3 years’ experience or Master’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering or related discipline with a minimum of 6 years of experience.
• Experience in material and process development
• Demonstrated understanding of ceramic property-process-microstructure relationships
• Demonstrated excellence in research through peer reviewed publications
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• US Citizenship required
• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in characterization and testing of structural or functional ceramics
• Experience in chemical vapor deposition or chemical vapor infiltration
• Very good understanding of thermodynamics, degradation kinetics, phase stability and diffusion in high temperature material systems
• Experience transferring technology from the laboratory to commercialization
• Experience with slurry development
• 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

Responsibilities

• Conduct basic and applied research in processes for advanced ceramics of interest to GE Aerospace businesses and external funding agencies
• Develop novel advanced ceramics for various GE Aerospace products including but not limited to Civil and Military products and transition these technologies to GE Aerospace businesses
• Develop manufacturing processes for new and existing advanced ceramics in a lab and production environment
• Identify technology trends in advanced ceramics 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 ceramics in extreme environments
• Prepare research proposals for external funding
• Invent and patent when appropriate
• Deliver effective presentations, reports, publications to GE Aerospace Research, GE Aerospace businesses, government agencies, and professional societies when appropriate

Benefits

• GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing.
• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan 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, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree