Hot End Design Integration Leader – Military Engine Demonstrator in Rivalta di Torino, Italy

Job Description Summary

Avio Aero Advanced Technology Operations is looking for a Staff Engineer to join our Advanced Systems Design & Technology team as part of Military Systems team.

The Staff Engineer’s prime responsibility will be to lead design integration of the Engine Demonstrator Hot End.

The Design Leader will play a critical role in the Military Systems team, demonstrating leadership in managing technical and operational execution strategy, and engaging across Avio Aero departments and with industrial. Engine Demonstrator Design Leader contributes directly to Avio Aero short & long-term business goals.

Activities include coordination of hot end subsystems design activities, integration with disciplines, coordination of design trade studies, reporting towards leadership and customers and providing support to manufacturing and tests execution enabling module technology maturation plan, including complete oversight of TRL execution through Engine testing.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead modules and disciplines integration of engine hot end, including Combustor, High Pressure Turbine, low Pressure Turbine, Turbine Exhaust Duct, Reheat and Exhaust nozzle

• Define trade off strategies and manage technical decisions across design team

• Oversight physical and functional interfaces definition across modules

• Provide technical oversight across systems, subsystems and disciplines

• Engage and coordinate external partners according with program rules

• Implement security rules according with program requirements

• Identify need for technical and program reviews within the organization

• Formulate and implement plans to achieve technical requirements, schedules and program commitments for technology maturation projects

• Develop action plans to anticipate and respond to problems

• Provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams and mentor others in the organization

• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures

• Monitor and communicate program status, business issues and significant developments

• Lead or participate in organizational efforts in assigned projects and/or tasks

Qualifications/Requirements

• Master Degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering from an accredited university

• Sound and proven experience in design of engine systems and subsystems

• Strong experience in mechanical design and integration

• Experience in coordination of complex projects, including multiple partners collaboration

• Clear thinking and diligent approach

• English and Italian language knowledge, both written and oral.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills

• Work Visa and Italian citizenship, in accordance with local regulation, is required

Desired Characteristics

• Capable to work in multicultural environment, preferable previous international experience

• Foresee obstacles, identify workarounds, leverage resources, rally teammates

• Demonstrated Change Management /Acceleration capabilities

• Strong interpersonal skills, including creativity and curiosity with ability to effectively communicate and influence across all organizational levels

• Proven analytical and problem resolution skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems

• System mindset and problem solver

What we offer

Smart working and work life-balance

Avio Aero, when possible, promotes remote 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

• GE Aviation share plan

• 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.

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

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes