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Job Description Summary

At GE Aerospace we invent the future of flight, lift people up and bring them home safely. Our commitment to lead the industry, to keep safe the flying public and the armed forces, and to lift up one another and our communities, remains our north star. Our purpose is what ties us to one another and gives meaning to our work.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

+ Perform metallographic preparation, thermo-mechanical processing, testing, and characterization of metallic materials.

+ Identify key technical issues, develop new processes and iteratively improve system performance through experimentation and process optimization with assistance from scientists and engineers

+ Independently own and operate various pieces of laboratory equipment, investigate novel material components and integrated material systems, and utilize basic analytical methods.

+ Be responsible for the safe and compliant use/operation and disposal of hazardous chemicals and materials

+ Build relationships with colleagues at GE Aerospace Research with a wide variety of technical expertise and business responsibilities.

+ Be a member of a multidisciplinary team developing metallic materials.

Required Qualifications

+ Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Material Science & Engineering or related discipline.

+ Prior experience with metallographic sample preparation, materials processing, heat treatment, testing and characterization.

+ Prior laboratory experience with materials evaluations and characterization.

+ Demonstrated ability to learn new areas of research

+ Ability to work with diverse, high-paced teams

+ 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

+ Hands-on metallography experience.

+ Hands-on experience in metal powder handling, materials testing, characterization, and corrosion testing of metallic systems.

+ Strong written and verbal communication capabilities

+ Demonstrated passion for hands on work

+ Demonstrated ability to adapt to new processes

+ Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills using innovative and hands-on solutions

+ Demonstrated ability to multi-task and solve complex technical problems.

+ Demonstrated capability to work in a multidisciplinary environment

+ Strong interpersonal skills initiative, high self-confidence and have goals for a career in industrial research.

The base pay range for this position is 60,000 - 110,000 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 February 10, 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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . 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

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.