Senior Engineer; Micro-Sensor Manufacturing Engineer

Position: Senior Engineer (Micro-Sensor Manufacturing Engineer)
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.

Job Description

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.

The base pay range for this position is $130,000 - $216,000 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 on September 24th, 2026.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like Health Ahead, 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

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