Senior Research Scientist-Ceramics
I10173 GE Aviation, Engine Services - Singapore Pte. Ltd. - Niskayuna, New York, United States
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GE Aerospace Research has a long history of innovating in ceramics for a wide variety of technologies and applications. As a Senior Research Scientist – Ceramics you will conduct research and development on advanced ceramic materials and processes for a range of current and future GE Aerospace products. Areas of focus include 3D printed ceramics for aerospace applications, ceramic coatings for extreme environments, and high temperature sensors.
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Roles and Responsibilities You will: Lead and conduct basic and applied research in processes and technology for advanced ceramics of interest to GE Aerospaceand 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
Required Qualifications 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. .
Desired Characteristics 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 ability to solve complex technical problems
Demonstrated excellence in research through peer reviewed publications
The base pay range for this position is 100,000 - 205,000 USD Annually. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary. This posting is expected to close on September 10, 2025 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. General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual. #LI-MV1
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government. Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Relocation Assistance Provided:
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