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# Lead Scientist - AI & Computer Vision - Aerospace Research

- **Company:** GE Aerospace
- **Location:** Niskayuna, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Language Modeling, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Reinforcement Learning, Information Technology, Software Library
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/caa7be92-c97c-44a0-b2e3-5271c8bb04ca

## About the Role

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.

Ideal Candidate Characteristics:

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, Reinforcement Learning, Vision Language Models
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
Industrial experience inventing and developing new AI / CV technologies
Willing to relocate to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY

## Description

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 an Advanced Lead Scientist


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