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GE Aerospace · 3 weeks ago

Senior Scientist - Metallurgy - Aerospace Research

Niskayuna

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$100K/yr - $205K/yr

7+ years exp

GE Aerospace is committed to leading the industry in aerospace technology and materials development. In this role, you will provide technical leadership in alloy design, processing, and performance optimization while conducting research in a multidisciplinary team environment.

AerospaceCommercialManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Conduct research in an interdisciplinary team environment involving new alloy design, process optimization, property optimization, root cause analysis for processing and manufacturing improvements, and metallurgy-based service & repair work for a variety of metallic materials systems

Participate in technology road mapping to drive new technology programs

Participate in the shaping, cultivation, and execution of government contracts

Author program proposals to external agencies that align with GE Aerospace technology roadmaps

Provide expertise to resolve technical challenges across the organization

Work across organizations, including interfacing with external agencies, GE Aerospace businesses and universities on project definition, technical approach, and execution

Rigorously develop program plans and budget forecasts for new start programs. Track progress toward milestone(s) completion and fiscally manage existing programs

Share project progress internally and externally through oral presentations, written reports, and as appropriate through external and internal publications to GE Aerospace Research, GE Aerospace businesses, senior leadership teams, government agencies, and professional societies

Provide technical development across the organization through effective coaching/mentoring

Foster a multidisciplinary and inclusive team environment

Perform all work in accordance with EHS guidelines

Qualification

MetallurgyMaterials Science & EngineeringAlloy DevelopmentAdvanced Characterization TechniquesThermo-calcComputational Materials ScienceProject ManagementLeadership SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

PhD in Metallurgy, Materials Science & Engineering, or related field with a minimum of 7 years of professional experience or MS degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science & Engineering, or related field with a minimum of 10 years of additional experience in a research environment

Experience of carrying out deep research in the field of alloy development, material & process modeling for metallic materials and process-microstructure-property understanding

Experience in the utilization of advanced characterization techniques (i.e. SEM, TEM, XRD), to understand the structure, processing and performance relationships and corrosion of metallic materials systems. Examples include Ni-superalloys, Titanium alloys, Aluminum alloys, High Entropy Alloys, and Refractory alloy systems

Experience in the utilization of advanced techniques such as Thermo-calc to understand alloy design and phase stability

Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills in a global team environment

Ability to work across all functions/levels as part of a team

Desire and flexibility to contribute to projects across Metallurgy portfolio, including but not limited to magnetic materials, Al, Ti, Fe, Ni, Co, and Refractory based material systems

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

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals at the Masters level for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening

Preferred

Experience in the design, processing, and performance evaluation of superalloys material systems

Experience in the metallurgy of materials made by additive manufacturing, including heat treatment optimization and mechanical performance understanding

Experience in the use of computational materials science toward industrial research and development projects, including the application of machine learning and AI-based tools to materials-focused outcomes

Experience leading programs funded through government agencies

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

Strong patent, presentation, and publication record

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.