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 commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn't just a job. It's their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.

As System Engineer - Engine Owner and Testing Engine you will work in Catalyst Systems team and you will be responsible for one or more test engines (depending on test complexity) during test program. You will manage engine configuration, instrumentation and test enabling hardware integration, support engine assembly and test cell installation. You will also ensure that test plans meet government and engineering requirements, ensure test objectives are met, schedule and execute to test on time, and report results for first time yield.

Job Description

Essential Responsabilities

Define engine configuration and drive the definition of the instrumentation scope, Test Enabling Hardware and Digital Engine Model

Support Engine Assembly and Test Cell Installation

Chair the Test Vehicle Review

Support preparation and execution of Tollgate Reviews

Assign and manage test requirements, develop test approach and provide cost/time estimates,

Manage test design reviews, write engine and rig test plans for R&D and certification test

Partner with TSE evaluation engineers in development of instrumentation, test enabling hardware and test cell requirements

Specify test conduct requirements and organize test witnessing, perform general oversight of testing and ensure proper documentation

Support Supply Chain Test Engineering organization during test execution phase

Lead engineering team as systems focal during test execution phase and help solving test issues as needed

Create clear concise and accurate engineering documentation

Analyze test statuses, risks, problems and solutions and communicate regularly to management

Assist in planning and cross-team coordination with various project groups

Qualifications / Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Engineering field

Previous experience in testing or engineering position

Experience with leading engine/components tests of aerospace or industrial products 

Solid project leadership skills

Strong problem solving skills 

Ability to work in a cross-functional matrix environment

Strong communication and presentation skills

Fluent English language

Work Visa, in accordance with local regulation, is required

Desired Characteristics

Fluent Italian language

Good customer-oriented approach with a focus on quality and cost

Good analytical and problem resolution skills

Motivated to grow, proactive and able to set own action plans

What we offer

Smart working and work life-balance

Avio Aero, when possible, promotes hybrid work 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 coverage  

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.

We are not all the same. Just be Yourself @AvioAero!

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No