GE Aerospace · 6 hours ago
Research Engineer – Material Mechanics and Durability - Aerospace Research
Niskayuna, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $150K/yrGE Aerospace plays a vital role in supporting the aerospace industry while shaping the future of flight. The Research Engineer role focuses on developing novel materials and life prediction methods for advanced material systems, as well as supporting field issues through analysis and testing.
AerospaceCommercialManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop material constitutive models and implement in numerical tools such as ANSYS
Develop failure criteria specific to material systems and various failure models
Collaborate with Aerospace Research colleagues to identify and resolve technical challenges for high temperature testing of materials and constitutive modeling
Collaborate Aerospace design communities in the development of component models, stress analysis and lifing methods for Ceramic Matrix Composites, barrier coatings and superalloys
Serve as a technical resource to resolve key, short term high risk technical issues in technical focus areas
Deliver effective presentations, reports and publications to engineering staff, GE Aerospace and external agencies
Qualification
Required
PhD in degree in mechanical engineering 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 located in Niskayuna, NY
Preferred
Familiarity with phase field methods applied to structural mechanics problems
Deep expertise in engineering mechanics and fracture mechanics with familiarity and experience on finite element analysis tools
Experience in designing 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.)
Strong analytical skills
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.
Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and 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.
Founded in 1892
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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