GE Aerospace · 10 hours ago
Lead Engineer (Thin Film Instrumentation)
GE Aerospace is seeking a Lead Engineer for their Thin Film Lab, responsible for executing thin film projects and maintaining lab equipment. The role involves designing and deploying applications for aerospace engines, integrating sensor systems, and collaborating with a team to ensure timely project delivery.
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Responsibilities
Design and execute the thin film sensor applications for Aerospace engines and aircrafts testing
Support thin film sensor system integration to engine/rig and support testing and data post-processing
Support thin film sensor process improvement and update the process documents
Maintain thin film 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 and gaining hands-on experience with thin film processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Advanced degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
Hands-on experience with physical vapor deposition (PVD) systems and processing
Hands-on experience with photolithography or similar precision patterning processing
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))
Preferred
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 chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processing
Understanding of the physics and chemistry related to photolithographic processing
Experience in a wet chemical lab and/or cleanroom environment (ie. 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 thin and thick film/stacked thin and thick film layers
Experience with thin film-based transducers
Benefits
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Company
GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace is a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems.
Funding
Current Stage
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