Senior Research Scientist – Composites - Aerospace Research

GE AEROSPACE

Niskayuna, NY, USA
Base: 100,000 – 205,000 usd annually; bonus/equity...
Ceramic matrix composites (cmcs)
Fiber-reinforced cmcs
Material degradation mechanisms
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

Job Summary

  • 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.
  • 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.

Matching Summary

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.

Salary

Base: 100,000 – 205,000 USD annually; Bonus/Equity: annual discretionary bonus; Benefits: comprehensive benefits and programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs)
  • fiber-reinforced CMCs
  • material degradation mechanisms
  • root cause analysis
  • external funding proposals

Nice-to-have

  • applied innovation focus
  • technology transfer experience
  • collaborative team environment
  • long-term strategic roadmaps

Key Requirements

  • PhD with 7+ years experience or MS with 10+ years experience
  • Experience with continuous fiber reinforced CMC systems
  • Hands-on material processing and optimization
  • Proficiency with materials characterization methods
  • Working knowledge of degradation and failure mechanisms
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. Person (lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, asylee or refugee status)

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