Job Description Summary

As a Specialist at the GE Aerospace Research Coatings Laboratory, you will work closely and directly with the individuals who have a direct role in influencing and advancing the future of flight. Your project work will directly support researchers in the Thermal Spray Lab a in their development of advanced surface solutions for the next generation of extreme environment-facing turbine components. You will participate in process development research and establishing process-property-performance relationships for thermally sprayed coatings that have potential applicability in future jet aircraft.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Acquire comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all aspects of thermal spray
• Own and maintain team equipment pertaining to thermal spray space.
• Perform and support all duties related to preparation and post processing of parts.
• Conduct basic characterization tasks, such as sample preparation, imaging and microscopy
• Report out data and learnings to internal stakeholders, making informed suggestions to program goals.
• Engage and pursue invention and patent opportunities when appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• BS or MS in a Materials Science and Engineering discipline with ideally 2-plus years of prior hands-on thermal spray experience
• Working understanding of what a thermal spray coating is, how thermally sprayed microstructures form, and their properties in relation with their bulk counterparts Proficiency in equipment troubleshooting Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with hands-on equipment diagnostic efforts and willing to work in a large group setting for such problem solving.
• Experience in thermal spray processing and basic characterization (e.g., metallography, microscopy, sample preparation, surface preparation)
• Demonstrated passion for hands on work
• High adaptability and agility to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Willing to work on government funded programs
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience working with thermal spray equipment and processes.
• Has a working knowledge and understanding of the existing thermal spray literature and can refer to important historical works that shaped the field and technology
• Experience in metallographic specimen preparation techniques
• Experience in microscopy methods (Optical minimum, SEM Preferred)
• Experience in quantitative microstructure image analysis techniques
• A working understanding of thermophysical property measurement techniques: Dilatometry, Laser Flash Analysis, DSC/DTA/TGA
• Working proficiency in Microsoft Excel and large data analysis (Origin, Tableau)
• Ability to create and willingness to communicate synthesized results in concise PowerPoint presentations

The base pay range for this position is 60,000 - 11,000 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 31, 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.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their 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