Research Scientist AI & Computer Vision

Research Scientist - AI & Computer Vision
 

Job Description Summary

Join GE Aerospace Research and change the world! Our teams push the boundaries of Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision to solve the hardest problems in aerospace—today and for the generations to come. We explore new frontiers in autonomy, perception, and learning to power safer, cleaner, and more capable aerospace systems. Our work spans the spectrum: advancing sustainable aviation, charting pathways for widespread beyond-atmosphere exploration, and strengthening national security with innovative, mission-ready technologies.

As a Research Scientist – AI, you will:
• Design experiments that probe the limits of what’s possible in learning systems for real problems —and learn fast from the results
• Build, analyze, and refine AI/CV algorithms inspired by both theory and data
• Prototype novel systems that move from simulation to lab to flight-relevant environments
• Translate fundamental discoveries into scalable tools used across design, manufacturing, testing, operations, reliability, and lifecycle management

You’ll collaborate with a diverse cohort of scientists and engineers across disciplines and GE Aerospace business units, tackling complex AI challenges from physics discovery to understandability, uncertainty management to edge environments. You’ll also contribute to government-sponsored research with world-class partners in academia and federal agencies—work that shapes the field and accelerates the Future of Flight.

Our work here emphasizes open-ended questions, rigorous experimentation, and building solutions that matter, looking out beyond what is done today. This role puts you at the edge of that discovery. Help define what AI and Computer Vision can do for aerospace—and expand the frontiers of human understanding along the way.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

Work within teams of researchers on new and continuing projects

Develop software solutions for the application of Artificial Intelligence to aerospace programs, ultimately impacting the product and service offerings of GE Aerospace as well as its internal tools and practices

Implement and analyze prototypes and solutions for real-world problems

Employ software libraries, tools, and practices to implement efficient, scalable, and reusable solutions

Collaborate with GE Aerospace’s other AI / CV experts to define and pursue strategic advancement of new technologies

Publish novel findings in scientific workshops, conferences, and journals

Create intellectual property by writing invention disclosures and filing patents

Develop in technical and leadership skills in preparation for future work as a Lead Scientist

Qualifications/Requirements:

MS + 2 years experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related fields with a focus on Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and/or Computer Vision

Demonstrated ability to write Python code for quick demonstration of ideas as well as robust, efficient, scaled-up software systems

Candidate must be willing to travel a minimum of 2 weeks per year 

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.

You must submit your application for employment on the careers page at https://www.geaerospace.com/company/careers to be considered

Ideal Candidate Characteristics:

Ph.D. focusing on new advancements in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and/or Computer Vision

Deep expertise in one or more of:  Geometry in Computer Vision, CAD Registration, CT Imaging, Machine Learning + Physics, Explainable Machine Learning, Graph Neural Networks, Causal Inference

Experience in writing grant proposals and participating in the execution of grant-supported research; includes demonstrated successful communication with government agencies such as DARPA, ARL, AFRL, and ONR

Ability to obtain Secret (or higher) US Government clearance

Post-doctoral or industrial experience inventing and developing new AI / CV technologies 

Extensive publications in peer-reviewed journals and conferences in Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, and/or relevant application fields

Contribution to public domain codebases and/or significant GitHub portfolio to demonstrate mastery and impact

Willing to relocate to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY

The base pay range for this position is 80,000 - 150,000 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 March 7, 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.