Senior Engineer (Micro-Sensor & Material Science)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits including medical,

401(k) retirement plan with company

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a Senior Engineer to design and execute microfabricated sensor applications for aerospace engines and testing. You will collaborate with scientists and engineers to integrate sensor systems and ensure on‑time delivery, applying materials science and microfabrication know‑how.

The role requires a Bachelor's/Advanced degree in engineering or physical sciences, 5+ years in PVD, and US Citizenship for security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Advanced degree in engineering, materials science and/or physical sciences from an accredited university.
• Proven ability to utilize expertise in materials science/engineering or analytical chemistry to achieve design, quality and instrumentation goals.
• Minimum of 5 years of physical vapor deposition (PVD) experience.
• This role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance; US Citizenship is required.
• Hands‑on experience with photolithography or similar precision patterning processing.
• Hands‑on experience with PVD systems and processing.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Good understanding of physics and chemistry related to PVD (sputter deposition).
• Understanding of physics and chemistry related to photolithographic processing.
• Experience in a wet chemical lab and/or cleanroom environment.
• Experience developing thin and thick film processes on complex contour substrates.
• Experience with high temperature handling materials.
• Experience analyzing and characterizing single and stacked thin/thick film layers.
• Experience with thin‑film based transducers and roadmapping technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute microfabricated sensor applications for aerospace engines and aircraft testing.
• Support integration of microfabricated sensor systems to engine/rig and data post‑processing.
• Maintain lab facilities and update procedural documents.
• Review designs with senior technical leaders and develop cost proposals.
• Lead Thin Film Lab technology development and hands‑on processing.
• Foster internal and external customer relationships as an interface to GE Aerospace.

Skills

PVD experience

Photolithography

Strong communication skills

Technical documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced degree in engineering/materials science/physical sciences

Tools

PVD systems

Photolithography equipment

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Senior Engineer will be responsible for project development/execution and designing novel measurement applications for GE’s future of flight tests. You will be working hands‑on in a collaborative team to learn and apply materials and microfabrication design expertise and integrate sensor systems into next‑generation engines. You will be working closely with scientists, engineers, interns and laboratory personnel to ensure on‑time customer delivery of projects.

Role and Responsibilities

Design and execute microfabricated sensor applications for Aerospace engines and aircrafts testing. Support microfabricated sensor system integration to engine/rig and support testing and data post‑processing. Support microfabricated sensor process improvement and update the process documents. Maintain lab facilities and equipment and update their operational procedures. Adhere to business standards, practices, procedures, & product requirements. Review designs and consult with senior technical leaders for evaluation of work. Develop project design, implementation and cost proposals. Develop strong internal and external customer relationships by serving as an interface point within GE Aerospace. Will be required to lead the Thin Film Lab technology development and gain hands‑on experience with thin film processes.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's or Advanced degree in engineering, materials science and/or physical sciences from an accredited university or college.

Proven ability to utilize expertise in materials science/engineering or analytical chemistry principles to achieve design, quality and instrumentation goals.

Minimum of 5 years of physical vapor deposition (PVD) experience

This role requires the candidate to have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. Citizenship.

Desired Characteristics

Hands‑on experience with photolithography or similar precision patterning processing.

Hands‑on experience with PVD systems and processing.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

Good understanding of the physics and chemistry related to physical vapor deposition processing, most notably sputter deposition.

Understanding of physics and chemistry related to photolithographic processing.

Experience in a wet chemical lab and/or cleanroom environment (i.e.. semiconductor, thin film deposition, etc).

Experience developing thin and thick film processes on complex contour substrates.

Experience with high temperature handling materials

Experience analyzing and characterizing single and stacked thin and thick film layers.

Experience with thin‑film based transducers and developing/executing technology roadmaps.

Benefits

• 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.
• Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Employment and Eligibility Information

This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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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)).

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.

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.

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.

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.