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GE Aerospace · 5 months ago

Senior Research Scientist-Ceramics

Niskayuna

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$100K/yr - $205K/yr

7+ years exp

GE Aerospace is a leader in innovating ceramics for various technologies and applications. As a Senior Research Scientist – Ceramics, you will conduct research and development on advanced ceramic materials and processes, focusing on areas such as 3D printed ceramics and high temperature sensors for aerospace applications.

AerospaceCommercialManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and conduct basic and applied research in processes and technology for advanced ceramics of interest to GE Aerospace and external funding agencies

Develop novel advanced ceramics for various GE Aerospace products including but not limited to Commercial and Military products and transition these technologies to GE Aerospace

Develop manufacturing processes for new and existing advanced ceramics in a lab environment

Improve existing materials and processes to support current products

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

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

Qualification

Ceramic developmentMaterial processingResearch proposal preparationStatistical analysisSinteringFiring schedulesCharacterization of ceramicsHands-on developmentCommunicationProblem-solvingTeam collaboration

Required

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 ceramic development and processing

Demonstrated understanding of ceramic property-process-microstructure relationships for advanced ceramics

Demonstrated ability to learn new areas of research

Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Willing to work government funded programs

US Citizenship is required

Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY

Must be 18 years or older

Preferred

Expertise in material and process development for bulk ceramics, additive ceramics, environmental barrier coatings, thermal barrier coatings, or other advance ceramic systems with complex microstructure requirements at multiple length scales

Expertise in characterization and testing of structural or functional ceramics

Experience working in leading government contracts and preparing proposals

Expertise with statistical analysis, data analytics, and statistical process control

Expertise with slurry development

Expertise with developing sintering and firing schedules

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

Passion for hands on development and laboratory work

Demonstrated ability to adapt to multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced dynamic working environment

Demonstrated excellence in research through peer reviewed publications

Benefits

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, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

Relocation Assistance Provided