Senior Research Scientist-Ceramics

Job Description Summary

GE Aerospace Research has a long history of innovating in ceramics for a wide variety of technologies and applications. As a Senior Research Scientist - Ceramics you will conduct research and development on advanced ceramic materials and processes for a range of current and future GE Aerospace products. Areas of focus include 3D printed ceramics for aerospace applications, ceramic coatings for extreme environments, and high temperature sensors.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

You will:

• Lead and conduct basic and applied research in processes and technology for advanced ceramics of interest to GE Aerospace and external funding agencies
• Develop novel advanced ceramics for various GE Aerospace products including but not limited to Commercial and Military products and transition these technologies to GE Aerospace
• Develop manufacturing processes for new and existing advanced ceramics in a lab environment
• Improve existing materials and processes to support current products
• Identify technology trends in advanced ceramics and develop technical roadmaps to address them
• Collaborate with GE Aerospace's internal product departments, global R&D sites, external and internal material developers, strategic suppliers, and universities
• Characterize and identify degradation modes and approaches for improving the lifetime of advanced ceramics in extreme environments
• Mentor less experience researchers
• Prepare research proposals for external funding
• Invent and patent when appropriate
• Deliver effective presentations, reports, publications to GE Aerospace Research, GE Aerospace, government agencies, and professional societies when appropriate

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science and Engineering or related discipline with a minimum of 7 years' experience or Master's degree in Materials Science and Engineering or related discipline with a minimum of 10 years of experience.
• Deep expertise in ceramic development and processing
• Demonstrated understanding of ceramic property-process-microstructure relationships for advanced ceramics
• Demonstrated ability to learn new areas of research
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Willing to work government funded programs
• US Citizenship is required
• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.
• Must be 18 years or older. .

Desired Characteristics

• Expertise in material and process development for bulk ceramics, additive ceramics, environmental barrier coatings, thermal barrier coatings, or other advance ceramic systems with complex microstructure requirements at multiple length scales
• Expertise in characterization and testing of structural or functional ceramics
• Experience working in leading government contracts and preparing proposals
• Expertise with statistical analysis, data analytics, and statistical process control
• Expertise with slurry development
• Expertise with developing sintering and firing schedules
• Very good understanding of thermodynamics, degradation kinetics, phase stability and diffusion in high temperature material systems
• Experience leading cross-disciplinary research teams
• Experience developing long-term strategic roadmaps for advanced technologies
• Experience transferring technology from the laboratory to commercialization
• Passion for hands on development and laboratory work
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced dynamic working environment
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems
• Demonstrated excellence in research through peer reviewed publications

The base pay range for this position is 100,000 - 205,000 USD Annually. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary. This posting is expected to close on December 10, 2025
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity 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.
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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)).

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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes