Advanced Military Ceramics Materials Application Engineer

GE Aerospace•Evendale, OH

About The Position

The Advanced Military Ceramics Materials Application Engineer develops and applies advanced ceramic coating and oxide-oxide ceramic matrix composite (Ox-Ox CMC) systems for next-generation military aerospace products. The role matures new materials technologies for hardware applications and supports the sustainment and improvement of legacy coating systems. The engineer collaborates with engineering, supply chain, quality, and systems teams to identify, develop, and implement materials and process solutions that support product performance, manufacturability, and long-term business goals. The position also contributes to early-stage technology development, technical coating programs, technical documentation and reviews, and technology roadmaps. The role requires a bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or a closely related technical field, plus the specified professional and engineering, research, or materials/process development experience. The candidate must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance, and the description requires U.S. citizenship. Employment also requires proving U.S. Person status for access to export-controlled information. Relocation assistance is provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or a closely related technical field from an accredited college or university.
Minimum of 4 years of professional experience.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in engineering, research, or materials/process development.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with standard office software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation applications.
Experience in materials and process development.
Experience with material selection, material behavior, and manufacturing processes.
Active U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
Experience leading technical development programs and managing milestone commitments.
Advanced degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or a related engineering field.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and leadership skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of and experience applying APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning).

Responsibilities

Collaborate with program leadership, supply chain, quality, and systems teams to evaluate and support adoption of materials and process technologies aligned with business objectives.
Work with supply chain partners to resolve production and pre-production materials and process issues and identify technical or execution risks.
Partner with consulting engineers and technology leaders to evaluate materials-roadmap concepts and support early-stage technology development.
Lead or support technical coating development programs to reduce technical risk and advance material capability for future applications.
Work across materials, design, and manufacturing engineering teams to mature coating technologies through technology and manufacturing readiness processes.
Apply chemistry, physics, and materials science principles to develop coating systems for metallic and composite hardware.
Prepare technical documentation and analysis for internal peer reviews and customer reviews.
Present technical data and program updates at technical interchange meetings and design reviews.
Recommend solutions to materials and manufacturing process challenges using engineering judgment, best practices, and data-driven analysis.
Capture and document lessons learned and best practices and share them appropriately.
Communicate significant technical developments to leadership and contribute to technical roadmaps.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace.
Employee Assistance Program with confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, including a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions.
Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
Tuition assistance.
Adoption assistance.
Paid parental leave.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid time off for vacation or illness.
Relocation assistance.