Senior Research Scientist, Advanced Ceramic Composites

GE Aerospace; Elgin Township (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Great benefits and compensation

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to lead fundamental and applied research in ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) at the GE Aerospace Research Center. You will advance fiber-reinforced CMCs for commercial and military aerospace applications, developing material systems and manufacturing processes for existing and new GE products.

The role involves mentoring junior researchers, securing external funding, and contributing to IP, with on-site work in Niskayuna, NY.

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science and Engineering or related discipline with minimum 7 years experience, or MS with minimum 10 years relevant experience.
• Experience developing and processing continuous fiber reinforced CMC material systems; understanding architecture, interfaces, matrix, and processing impact on mechanical performance.
• Hands-on experience with material processing and optimization; using process–structure–property relationships to improve performance and 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; apply to guide material and process design.
• 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; experience documenting and presenting technical results.

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 GE Aerospace products, including commercial and military applications.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for 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 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 IP development through invention disclosures and patents.

Skills

CMC research

Material processing

Characterization methods

Degradation & failure analysis

Cross-disciplinary problem solving

Adaptability

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

PhD in Materials Science & Engineering

MS with 10+ years relevant experience

Tools

Statistical analysis

Data analytics

Job description

GE Aerospace is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to lead fundamental and applied research in ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) at the GE Aerospace Research Center. You will advance fiber-reinforced CMCs for commercial and military aerospace applications, developing material systems and manufacturing processes for existing and new GE products.

The role involves mentoring junior researchers, securing external funding, and contributing to IP, with on-site work in Niskayuna, NY.