Senior Research Scientist - Composites

GE Aerospace is pioneering the use of Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) in commercial and military aerospace applications. As a Senior Research Scientist in the Composites organization at the GE Aerospace Research Center, you will play a key role in advancing these materials and processes for cutting-edge GE Aerospace products. Your work will focus on developing fiber‑reinforced CMCs engineered to excel in extreme environments, helping shape the future of aerospace technology.

• 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.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for both 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 the 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 intellectual property development through invention disclosures and patents.
• Communicate research findings effectively through presentations, technical reports, and publications.

• PhD in Materials Science and Engineering or related discipline with a minimum of 7 years of experience, or MS with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience developing and processing continuous fiber reinforced CMC material systems, including understanding how architecture, interfaces, matrix, and processing impact mechanical performance.
• Hands‑on experience with material processing and optimization, and use of process‑structure‑property relationships to improve performance and/or 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 and ability to use this understanding to guide material and process design.
• Demonstrated 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, with experience documenting and presenting technical results.
• 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.
• Willingness to work on‑site at GE Aerospace’s Niskayuna, NY location.
• Willingness to work on government‑funded programs.

• Direct experience with continuous fiber reinforced CMCs, including processing, characterization, and tailoring architecture for specific mechanical and environmental requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and leverage process‑structure‑property‑performance relationships to design and optimize CMC materials and processes.
• Experience analyzing CMC failure modes and linking them to material design, architecture, and processing decisions.
• Experience…