CareerPlan

Senior Research Scientist - Composites

Niskayuna, USFull-time$100k–$205k2026-10-30 → 2026-11-10
On-siteNo visa sponsorshipU.S. persons only (export control)

Core

Lead fundamental and applied research to develop fiber-reinforced Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) for extreme environments in commercial and military aerospace applications.

Role type

Senior Research Scientist (Materials Science)

Builds

Innovative CMC material systems and optimized manufacturing processes for GE Aerospace products.

Domain

Aerospace / Advanced Materials (Ceramic Matrix Composites)

Required skills

PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, experience with continuous fiber reinforced CMCs, material processing and optimization, materials characterization, degradation and failure mechanism analysis, multi-disciplinary problem solving, technical communication, patent/IP development

Preferred skills

Experience leading multi-disciplinary research projects, statistical analysis and process control, technology transfer from lab to commercialization, strategic roadmap development

Technologies

Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs), fiber-reinforced systems, high-temperature ceramic systems

Responsibilities

Conduct fundamental and applied research on CMC processes and technologies, develop and optimize manufacturing processes in a laboratory setting, investigate material degradation mechanisms, support product lines with root cause analysis, collaborate with internal and external teams, mentor researchers, prepare research proposals, contribute to intellectual property development

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities