GE Aerospace Research - Material Mechanics and Durability Fellow Internship

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Job Description

At GE Aerospace Research we play a vital role in supporting the industry through a historic recovery while shaping the future of flight. 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. 
 

The Fellow Intern role in the Material Mechanics and Durability organization is designed to support development of the novel test methods and life prediction methods for advanced material systems. You will participate in developing predictive methods for fatigue, creep, fracture, coating spallation, oxidation and corrosion of materials. You will also support critical field issues through analysis and testing.
 

Responsibilities:

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Collaborate with GE Aerospace Research colleagues to identify and resolve technical challenges for high temperature testing of materials and constitutive modeling

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Collaborate with GE Aerospace Research design communities in the development of component models, stress analysis and lifing methods for Ceramic Matrix Composites, barrier coatings and superalloys.

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Deliver effective presentations, reports and publications to engineering staff, GE Aerospace and external agencies.
 

Required Qualifications

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Current enrollment in a PhD program pursuing degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline at an accredited university.

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Minimum GPA 3.0 / 4.0 scale.

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Permanent legal authorization to work in the US is required.  This role is restricted to U.S. persons.  GE Aerospace will require proof of status prior to employment.

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Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.
 

​ Desired Qualifications

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In-depth knowledge of mechanical design and analysis methods.

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Experience in experimental test techniques (Nickel based superalloys and CMC materials).

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Domain knowledge in gas turbine design and gas turbine lifing technologies.

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Experience with ANSYS APDL and CAD/Meshing packages (UniGraphics, Pro-Engineer, Hypermesh etc.).

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Familiarity with high temperature experimental techniques, data acquisition systems, digital image correlation, acoustic emission technique, Infrared camera thermal measurements etc.

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Strong analytical skills.

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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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Excellent interpersonal skills.

The pay range for this position is $1,000-$2,000 USD weekly.  The specific weekly rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location.  GE provides travel reimbursement and house stipend for qualified interns.

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: No