Advanced Military Ceramics Materials Application Engineer

Y99000 General Electric Company; Evendale (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time-off

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking an Advanced Military Ceramics Materials Application Engineer to develop and apply ceramic coating and Ox-Ox CMC systems for next-generation military aerospace products. You will mature new materials technologies while supporting legacy systems and collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure performance and manufacturability.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in materials, with citizenship and clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in engineering, research, or materials/process development.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with program leadership, supply chain, quality, and systems teams to evaluate and support adoption of new materials and process technologies.
• Resolve production and pre-production materials/process issues with supply chain partners and identify risks.
• Lead or support coating development programs to reduce risk and advance material capability.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to mature coating technologies through readiness processes.
• Prepare technical documentation and support internal and customer reviews.
• Present data and updates at meetings and design reviews.
• Recommend solutions using engineering judgment and data-driven analysis.
• Capture lessons learned and share best practices.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Analytical and problem-solving

Leadership and collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science/Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

APQP knowledge

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Advanced Military Ceramics Materials Application Engineer will play a key role in developing and applying advanced ceramic coating and oxide-oxide ceramic matrix composite (Ox-Ox CMC) systems for next-generation military aerospace products. In this role, you will help mature new materials technologies for hardware applications while also supporting the sustainment and improvement of legacy coating systems. This position requires close collaboration with engineering, supply chain, and quality teams to identify, develop, and implement innovative materials and process solutions that support product performance, manufacturability, and long-term business goals.

Job Description Roles and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with program leadership, supply chain, quality, and systems teams to evaluate and support adoption of new materials and process technologies aligned with near-term and long-term business objectives.
• Work with supply chain partners to resolve production and pre-production materials and process issues, and proactively identify potential technical or execution risks.
• Partner with consulting engineers and technology leaders to evaluate concepts from materials roadmaps and support execution of early-stage technology development efforts.
• Lead or support technical coating development programs aimed at reducing technical risk and advancing material capability for future applications.
• Work across multidisciplinary teams including materials, design, and manufacturing engineering to mature coating technologies through established technology and manufacturing readiness processes.
• Apply principles of chemistry, physics, and materials science to develop coating systems that meet performance requirements for metallic and composite hardware.
• Prepare technical documentation and analysis to support internal peer reviews and customer reviews.
• Present technical data and program updates at technical interchange meetings and design reviews.
• Recommend solutions to materials and manufacturing process challenges using sound engineering judgment, best practices, and data-driven analysis.
• Capture lessons learned and best practices and ensure they are documented and shared appropriately.
• Communicate significant technical developments to leadership and contribute to technical roadmaps that shape future technology development.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or a closely related technical field from an accredited college or university with minimum of 4 years of professional experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in engineering, research, or materials/process development.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a US security clearance.
• This position requires U.S. citizenship status.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with standard office software tools such as word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation applications.
• Experience in materials and process development.
• Experience with material selection, material behavior, and manufacturing processes.
• Active U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
• Experience leading technical development programs and managing milestone commitments.
• Advanced degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of and experience applying APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning).

Benefits and Compensation

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing.

• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan 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.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its 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.

#securityclearance ##LI-JN1 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)).

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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing. Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes At GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. At GE Aerospace, respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn't just a job. It's their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.