Senior Ceramic Matrix Composite Scientist

GE Aerospace; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Health benefits

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a Senior Research Scientist in the Composites organization at the GE Aerospace Research Center to advance ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) for commercial and military aerospace applications.

You will lead research and develop fiber-reinforced CMC systems, optimize processing, and collaborate across GE teams to drive innovations and potential IP. On-site in Niskayuna, NY, with strong emphasis on applied, funded research.

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science and Engineering or related discipline with a minimum of 7 years of experience.
• Experience developing and processing continuous fiber reinforced CMC material systems, including understanding how architecture, interfaces, matrix, and processing impact mechanical performance.
• Hands-on experience with material processing and optimization, and use of process-structure-property relationships to improve performance and/or manufacturability.
• Proficiency with materials characterization methods and ability to relate results to material behavior, processing history, and performance.
• Working knowledge of degradation and failure mechanisms in high-temperature ceramic or composite systems and ability to use this understanding to guide material and process design.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex, multi-disciplinary technical problems by applying fundamental scientific principles and data-driven analysis.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new research areas as priorities and technologies evolve.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with experience documenting and presenting technical results.
• 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.
• Willingness to work on-site at GE Aerospace’s Niskayuna, NY location.
• Willingness to work on government-funded programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct fundamental and applied research to advance processes and technologies for ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) relevant to GE Aerospace and external funding agencies.
• Develop innovative CMC material systems tailored to a wide range of GE Aerospace products, including commercial and military applications.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for both new and existing CMCs in a laboratory setting.
• Identify technology trends in advanced CMCs and develop technical roadmaps to address them.
• Investigate material degradation mechanisms and develop strategies to enhance the durability and performance of CMCs in extreme environments.
• Support existing CMC product lines by partnering with supply chain and manufacturing teams to perform root cause analysis on emergent issues and deploy robust technical solutions.
• Collaborate with GE Aerospace's internal product teams, global R&D sites, and external material developers to accelerate advancements in CMC technology.
• Mentor less experienced researchers
• Prepare and submit research proposals for external funding.
• Contribute to intellectual property development through invention disclosures and patents.
• Communicate research findings effectively through presentations, technical reports, and publications.

Skills

CMC development

Materials characterization

Data-driven analysis

Mentoring

Proposal writing

Education

PhD in Materials Science and Engineering or related

Tools

Lab equipment

Job description

GE Aerospace is seeking a Senior Research Scientist in the Composites organization at the GE Aerospace Research Center to advance ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) for commercial and military aerospace applications.

You will lead research and develop fiber-reinforced CMC systems, optimize processing, and collaborate across GE teams to drive innovations and potential IP. On-site in Niskayuna, NY, with strong emphasis on applied, funded research.