GE Aerospace · 15 hours ago
Research Engineer – Material Mechanics and Durability - Aerospace Research
Niskayuna
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $150K/yr
3+ years expGE Aerospace is a leader in the aerospace industry, dedicated to supporting the future of flight. The Research Engineer role focuses on developing an understanding of novel materials and conducting experiments to analyze material behavior, while also supporting critical field issues through testing and analysis.
AerospaceCommercialManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform mechanical testing of aerospace materials ( including ceramic matrix composite, nickel based superalloys, ceramic coatings, polymer matrix composite and others)
Familiarity with high temperature experimental techniques, data acquisition systems, digital image correlation, acoustic emission technique, Infrared camera thermal measurements etc
Strong analytical skills
Work with the internal customers to develop test plans, execute testing and maintain clear communication with customers during the process
Prepare clear presentations and guide the team on explaining outliers/debugging issues/refining plans
Collaborate with Aerospace Research colleagues to identify and resolve technical challenges for high temperature testing of materials and constitutive modeling
Collaborate across aerospace design communities in the development of component models, stress analysis and lifing methods Ceramic Matrix Composites, barrier coatings and superalloys
Develop and own technology roadmaps for various focus areas in computational and experimental mechanics
Participate in responding to government grants
Qualification
Required
PhD in degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related discipline or Master's Degree with 3 years of relevant experience is required
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
Must be willing to work out of an office/lab located in Niskayuna, NY
Preferred
In-depth knowledge of MTS and Instron test systems
Relevant experience in experimental test techniques (Nickel based superalloys and CMC materials)
Domain knowledge in gas turbine design and gas turbine lifing technologies
Experience with ANSYS APDL and CAD/Meshing packages (UniGraphics, Pro-Engineer, Hypermesh etc.)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
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.
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time-off for vacation or illness.
Company
GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace is a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.01BKey Investors
JobsOhioUS Department of EnergyAir Force Research Laboratory
2025-07-22Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2025-01-10Grant· $9M
2024-04-02IPO
Leadership Team
Amy Gowder
President and CEO Defense and Systems
H. Lawrence Culp
Chairman & CEO, GE Aerospace
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