Senior Engineer (Micro-Sensor & Material Science)

GE Aerospace•Evendale, OH

52d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Engineer will be responsible for project development/execution and designing novel measurement applications for GE’s future of flight tests. You will be working hands-on in a collaboration team to learn and apply materials and microfabrication design expertise and integrate sensor systems into next-generation engines. You will be working closely with scientists, engineers, interns and laboratory personnel to ensure on-time customer delivery of projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Advanced degree in engineering, materials science and/or physical sciences from an accredited university or college.
Proven ability to utilize expertise in materials science/engineering or analytical chemistry principles to achieve design, quality and instrumentation goals.
Minimum of 5 years of physical vapor deposition (PVD) experience
This role requires the candidate to have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. Citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with photolithography or similar precision patterning processing.
Hands-on experience with PVD systems and processing.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
Good understanding of the physics and chemistry related to physical vapor deposition processing, most notably sputter deposition.
Understanding of physics and chemistry related to photolithographic processing.
Experience in a wet chemical lab and/or cleanroom environment (i.e.. semiconductor, thin film deposition, etc).
Experience developing thin and thick film processes on complex contour substrates.
Experience with high temperature handling materials
Experience analyzing and characterizing single and stacked thin and thick film layers.
Experience with thin-film based transducers and developing/executing technology roadmaps.

Responsibilities

Design and execute microfabricated sensor applications for Aerospace engines and aircrafts testing.
Support microfabricated sensor system integration to engine/rig and support testing and data post-processing.
Support microfabricated sensor process improvement and update the process documents.
Maintain lab facilities and equipment and update their operational procedures.
Adhere to business standards, practices, procedures, & product requirements.
Review designs and consult with senior technical leaders for evaluation of work.
Develop project design, implementation and cost proposals.
Develop strong internal and external customer relationships by serving as an interface point within GE Aerospace.
Will be required to lead the Thin Film Lab technology development and gain hands-on experience with thin film processes.