Job Description Summary

The Inclement Weather/Systems team at GE Aerospace in Garching is looking for a student with a background in Material Science to support the development of novel materials. The student will work under close supervision of a mentor. The project is intended to have a duration of 6 months.
Working hours/week: 40

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Job Description

Role Overview

• Support investigations of thermoplastics and related systems for aerospace use.
• Analysis of destructive and non-destructive material test data; present results.
• Translate findings into recommendations for design/manufacturing.
• Collaborate with engineering teams; follow relevant standards.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Define thesis scope, milestones, and deliverables.
• Support material characterization (e.g., DSC, DMA, TGA, tensile, microscopy).
• Contribute to develop test methods; ensure data quality and repeatability.
• Analyze performance under aerospace-relevant conditions.
• Document results and present to stakeholders.

 

Required Qualifications

• Current MSc student in Materials Science/Engineering.
• Proficient in material analysis techniques and data interpretation.
• Low Environmental Impact Materials and Processes.
• Strong communication; self-driven and collaborative.

 

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge on novel material development and characterization, material sciences, experimental and analytical skills, and electric systems.
• Icing Protection System Technology development.
• Knowledge of polymers/thermoplastics, spray coatings and structure–property relationships.
• Advanced functional polymers.
• Materials characterization, e.g. polymers.
• Materials Laboratory experience, e.g. density measurements.

Are you ready to see your career take flight?

It’s time to explore what you want out of a career and how you want to make an impact on the world. At GE Aerospace, you can do meaningful work solving real-world challenges alongside the industry's most talented professionals and leaders. Giving you knowledge and experiences to develop professionally and define where you want to take your career.

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