Preliminary Design Engineer - Senior Programs Lead

Job Description SummaryAt Avio Aero, a GE Aerospace company, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider specializing in the design, production, and maintenance of components and propulsion systems for both civil and military aviation. Respect for people is core to our culture and part of our commitment to FLIGHT DECK, GE Aerospace’s proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of Avio Aero, their work isn't just a job, it's their passion and purpose. We were meant to fly.
The Preliminary Design engineer – PD military programs lead is an exciting opportunity to join the Preliminary Design team within the Advanced Systems Design & Technology section.
The team deals with the definition of propulsion system architectures together with their integration in future aircraft for both commercial and military applications. The initial responsibilities of this role are in support to the ongoing European Defense Fund military technology development programs the team is involved.Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

As Preliminary Design engineer – PD military programs lead in this organization, you will:

• Lead and coordinate the activities of multidisciplinary project teams providing technical leadership, acting as integrator of different output from disciplines (mechanical, aerothermal, controls, …) within the company

• Interface with internal and external customers or partners to specify system requirements and flow down to the different teams

• Coordinate and execute trade studies of propulsion system architecture configurations and aircraft installation feasibility studies

• Define the plan and monitor the execution of technical activities, deliverables and program milestones providing continued reporting to the leadership team and ensuring alignment with all involved functions

• Contribute to the definition of the required technologies and maturation roadmap for the successful introduction of novel concepts

• Lead or support technical and program reviews, present the results and findings to wide audiences from technical experts to executive leadership

• Ensure compliance with best practices and processes

• Ensure proper documentation of all work

Qualifications/Requirements

• Master’s degree in engineering from an accredited University; Aerospace preferred

• Demonstrated experience in aviation gas turbine engines development and their integration/installation on aircraft 

• Experienced in whole engine architecture trades and their impact into final system performance and aircraft capabilities

• Significant experience on systems engineering and/or a variety of technical disciplines related to propulsion

• Experience with both fixed wing and rotorcraft applications and associated gas turbine engine types

• Propulsion system and aircraft requirements management experience

• Familiarity with Research and Technology development processes 

• Fluency in English and Italian

• Work VISA, according to local regulation, is required

Desired characteristics

• Experience in technical program management, planning and monitoring of activities

• Passionate about Aviation products and innovation

• Practical knowledge of the military sector and different aircraft applications

• Experience in product growth strategies and advanced technologies

• Can do attitude capable to manage uncertainty and changing environments

• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a multinational environment

What we offer

Smart working and work life-balance

Avio Aero, when possible, promotes smart work in hybrid mode, and encourages a good, healthy and satisfying work-life balance. We value our employees’ wellbeing; hence we offer a variety of improvement programs aimed to preserve anyone’s psychological safety and daily needs.

Total Rewards

At Avio Aero, we understand the importance of Total Rewards. As a new joiner to Avio Aero we are pleased to offer the following welcome benefit plan: 

• Performance related bonuses and local bonus scheme

• Flexible benefits platform

• Life and injury insurance

• Private medical cover

• Employee assistant program

• Employee special awards (service and recognition)    

• Local special agreements and discounts

• English and languages training for you and one member of your family

• Technical, Leadership and development trainings

Inclusion & Diversity

Avio Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are strongly committed to maintain an inclusive and diverse environment. Every employment decision is taken regardless to national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, etc. 

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