Job Description

As a Senior Scientist - Coatings, you will: 

• Conduct research in an interdisciplinary team environment involving new coating development, process and property optimization, root cause analysis for processing and manufacturing improvements, and coating-based service & repair work for a variety of materials systems for GE Aerospace.
• Lead project shaping, techmat strategy (TRL/MRL) and IP strategy for Coating technologies aligned with GE Aerospace Research strategic thrusts.
• Participate and drive efforts with GE Aerospace in technology road mapping and competitive assessment to drive new technology programs.
• Participate in the shaping, cultivation and execution of government contracts and author program proposals to external agencies that align with GE Aerospace technology roadmaps and strategic thrusts.
• Provide expertise to resolve technical challenges across the organization.
• Work across organizations, including interfacing with external agencies (DOD, DOE etc.) universities and GE Aerospace on project definition, technical approach, and execution.
• Share project progress internally and externally through oral presentations, written reports, and as appropriate through external and internal publications to GE Aerospace Research, senior leadership teams, government agencies, and professional societies. 
• Provide technical development across the organization through effective coaching/mentoring.
• Foster a multidisciplinary and inclusive team environment.
• Perform all work in accordance with EHS guidelines.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• PhD in Materials Science & Engineering, or related field with a minimum of 10 years of professional experience
• Experience in the utilization of advanced characterization techniques to understand process, microstructure and performance relationships of novel coating, architectures, and systems.  Examples include thermal barrier coatings, repair, and restoration technologies etc.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills in a global team environment.
• Ability to work across all functions/levels as part of a team.
• US Citizenship required.
• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY 
• Due to the nature of the duties of this position, this role requires the individual to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship.

Desired Characteristics:

• Experienced in the design, processing, and performance evaluation of coatings.
• Experienced in building diverse and deep technical network across teams and agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to convert research ideas into product offerings for customers.
• Experience leading and executing on programs funded through government agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced dynamic working environment. 
• Strong patent, presentation, and publication record.

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 April 16, 2024

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.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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