Specialist - Material Mechanics and Durability - Aerospace Research

Specialist – Material Mechanics and Durability – Aerospace Research

BS in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
Experience with mechanical and thermal testing of materials
Ability to troubleshoot test equipment
Understanding of instrumentation, data acquisition systems, fixtures and test procedures
Experience with mechanical equipment such as compressors, blowers, pumps.
Ability to adapt to new processes
Ability to work with diverse, high-paced teams
Willing to work government funded programs
Mature attitude and deep understanding of lab safety protocols
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.

Collaborate with Aerospace Research colleagues to identify and resolve technical challenges for high temperature testing of materials.
Safely operate and maintain mechanical testing equipment including MTS and Instron servo-hydraulic frames, pumps, data acquisition systems reactors, LASER and vacuum systems.
Troubleshoot and oversee the repair of equipment
Be responsible for responding to system alarms, including after hours as needed
Be responsible for tracking and ordering supplies and consumables
Work with trades and other equipment specialists
Invent and patent when appropriate
Collaborate with Aerospace design communities in the development of test methods, stress analysis and lifing methods for Ceramic Matrix Composites, barrier coatings and superalloys.
Deliver effective presentations, reports and publications to engineering staff, GE Aerospace and external agencies.