Job Description Summary
GE Aerospace Research continues to play a vital role in supporting the aviation industry through a historic recovery while shaping the future of flight.
We invent the future of flight so we can lift people up and bring them home safely. Our unwavering commitment to lead the industry, protect the flying public and the armed forces, and support one another and our communities remains our north star.
Our shared purpose is what connects us and gives meaning to our work.
As an NDE Lead Engineer, you will work with a diverse team of engineers and scientists to design, build, test, and deploy cutting edge nondestructive evaluation systems and methods in support of GE Aerospace business units and customers. You will apply principals of signal and image processing, computer vision, and scientific machine learning principles to solve inspection problems in the aerospace industry.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
You will:
- Work with business partners and customers to define nondestructive evaluation requirements and develop solutions to support GE Aerospace products and services.
- Apply experimental and analytical skills to design, build, and test nondestructive evaluation components and systems, and write software for data acquisition and image analysis, including the application of scientific machine learning principles for signal and image processing.
- Develop simulation models to design and analyze the performance of nondestructive evaluation systems.
- Design and perform experiments to optimize inspection systems and methods and conduct shop testing to characterize part and process capabilities.
- Define scope, technical approach, and action plans for projects, and work directly with business partners and customers to track progress toward project deliverables and budgets.
- Participate in shaping new ideas, generating intellectual property, and securing internal and external funding to execute them.
- Collaborate broadly inside the company to develop and implement actionable multi-year technology strategy for nondestructive evaluation.
- Provide technical coaching and contribute to the development and growth of others.
- Effectively communicate results and recommendations by preparing written reports and delivering oral presentations.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
- Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or related field with at least 2 years of relevant experience, Master’s degree in the desired fields with at least 5 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor’s degree in the desired fields with at least 7 years of relevant experience.
- Expertise in one or more NDE techniques, including Ultrasound, Thermography, Electromagnetics, and X-ray, with demonstrated ability to quickly learn and make technical contributions to the other technique.
- Proficiency in the design, development, and testing of NDE systems and procedures
- Software development skills in languages, like C#, C++, Python, LabVIEW, or MATLAB
- Expertise in signal and image processing algorithms development, computer vision, and the principles of scientific machine learning.
- Demonstrated ability to independently perform analytical and laboratory research work.
- US Citizenship is required.
- Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:
- Experience in hardware-software system integration and the design and fabrication of digital and analogue electronics.
- Experience with deep learning frameworks, such as PyTorch and Tensorflow.
- Knowledge in the development of factory automation and robotic tools.
- Working knowledge of commercially existing NDE systems and experience in developing make/buy strategies for projects
- Experience in writing external proposals and executing government funded programs.
- A record of publications in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings.
- Strong influencing skills with customers, senior leadership, and project teams.
- Highly innovative, self-motivated, and able to conduct research independently.
- Excellent team working ability, communication skills, and flexibility.
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment and partner with other organizations to execute research projects.
The base pay range for this position is 90,000 - 1755,000 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 1, 2026
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
