Lead Engineer - Composites - Aerospace Research

Job Description Summary

GE Aerospace is pioneering the use of composite materials in commercial and military applications. We are seeking a skilled Lead Engineer to operate, maintain and optimize equipment used to fabricate advanced textile architectures for composite materials. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to the future of flight.

Job Description

You will:

• Manage advanced textile fabrication equipment such as looms or braiding machines, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with suppliers, academia and internal teams to add new functionality to textile equipment and improve process efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal teams to design, develop and implement new textile architectures.
• Work within multidisciplinary teams to tackle complex challenges and deliver innovative solutions for aerospace applications.
• Effectively communicate research findings through presentations, technical reports and publications.

• Contribute to intellectual property development through invention disclosures and patents.
• Participate in government-funded programs, ensuring compliance with program requirements.

Required Qualifications

• PhD or Masters Degree with 3 years of experience in Textile Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining textile fabrication equipment (looms, braiding machines, knitting machines).
• Skills in process control, troubleshooting, and equipment optimization.
• Familiarity with software for textile design and simulation (TexGen, Abaqus, ANSYS)
• Passion for hands-on development and laboratory work, with a commitment to advancing materials technology.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to new areas of research.
• Willing to work on government funded programs.
• 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.Must be willing to work on-site at GE Aerospace's office in Niskayuna, NY.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Desired Characteristics

• Skills in testing textile properties, including knowledge of industry standards and certifications for textiles and composites.
• Experience integrating 3D woven textiles into composite materials.
• Experience with statistical analysis, data analytics, and statistical process control.
• Strong track record of tackling complex technical problems and delivering innovative solutions.
• Experience in a non-academic research environment, with a focus on applied innovation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly and effectively.

The base pay range for this position is 80,000 - 150,000 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/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close April 25th, 2026

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. 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.

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. 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)).

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