Fluid and Thermal System Lead Engineer

SummaryAt Avio Aero, a GE Aviation Business unit, we’ve been reimagining the power of flight for more than 100 years. We are specialized in the design, production and maintenance of components and systems for both the civil and military aviation.

Avio Aero Advanced Technology Operations is looking for a talented engineer to join our Fluid and Thermal System Design team.

Innovative engines architectures require a step forward in terms of thermal management capabilities. The introduction of hybrid electric configurations and high-power extraction demand is leading to the need of additional technology development and different thermal design approach to the whole system.

Working as part of an integrated global team, in this role you will support the fluid systems concepts definition, integrate the required new technologies at system and module level during all development phases up to final technology demonstration and validation.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

Support fluid and thermal concepting during the preliminary design studies of emerging engines architectures

Contributing to the lube/thermal cooling systems and Thermal Management System (TMS) activities during the development phases, coordinating related activities and external resources where required.

Execute fluid and thermal detailed design for advanced systems and development programs

Run dedicated fluid dynamic analysis to substantiate new solutions and/or investigations as needed

Be able to solve fluid and thermal tasks and problems using experience and available data

Integrate technology development plans to support the programs needs, working within a global extended team

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

Strongly interact and collaborate with other Avio Aero engineering sections and ATO sub sections

Be part of the Fluid-thermal communities within GE and support the discipline area development

Qualifications/Requirements

Master’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical, Materials or Aerospace Engineering preferred

Good knowledge of basic fluid and thermal simulators, attitude to preliminary design approaches and tools

Previous experience in fluid and thermal management system field

Good knowledge of fundamental mechanical design concepts, mechanics of materials, design hand calculations

Ability to work successfully in global team environment

Good communication skills

Fluency in Italian and English

Work Visa, in accordance with local regulation, is required

Desired Characteristics

Knowledge of GE procedures and workflow

Creativity and curiosity

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Strong technical aptitude

Solid oral and written communication skills

Analytical thinking skills

Passionate, curious and enthusiastic for engineering challenges

System mindset and problem solver

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

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!

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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