Lead Engineer (Micro-Sensor Manufacturing Engineer)

**Job Description Summary**

The Micro-Sensor Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for project execution, lab equipment maintenance, and designing and deploying novel applications for GE’s future of flight tests. You will be working hands-on in a collaborative team to learn and apply microfabrication design expertise and integrate sensor systems into next-generation engines. You will be working closely with scientists, engineers, interns and laboratory personnel to ensure on-time customer delivery of projects.

**Job Description**

**Role and Responsibilities**

+ Design and execute microfabricated sensor applications for Aerospace engines and aircrafts testing.

+ Support microfabricated sensor system integration to engine/rig and support testing and data post-processing.

+ Support microfabricated sensor process improvement and update the process documents.

+ Maintain lab facilities and equipment and update their operational procedures.

+ Adhere to business standards, practices, procedures, & product requirements.

+ Review designs and consult with senior technical leaders for evaluation of work.

+ Develop project design, implementation and cost proposals.

+ Develop strong internal and external customer relationships by serving as an interface point within GE Aerospace.

+ Will be required to lead the Thin Film Lab technology development and gain hands-on experience with thin film processes.

**Required Qualifications**

+ Bachelor's or Advanced degree in engineering and/or physical sciences from an accredited university or college

+ Minimum of 3 years of physical vapor deposition (PVD) experience

+ Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

+ This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. Citizenship. Preference will be given to candidates who currently hold US Government Security Clearance

**Desired Characteristics**

+ Hands-on experience with photolithography or similar precision patterning processing.

+ Hands-on experience with PVD systems and processing.

+ Strong oral and written communication skills.

+ Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

+ Good understanding of the physics and chemistry related to physical vapor deposition processing, most notably sputter deposition.

+ Understanding of physics and chemistry related to photolithographic processing.

+ Experience in a wet chemical lab and/or cleanroom environment (i.e.. semiconductor, thin film deposition, etc).

+ Experience developing thin and thick film processes on complex contour substrates.

+ Experience with high temperature handling materials

+ Experience analyzing and characterizing single and stacked thin and thick film layers.

+ Experience with thin film-based transducers.

_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.