Job Description SummaryAt Avio Aero, a GE Aerospace company, 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.
Within the AvioAero Advanced Technology Organization, the Engine Performance & Operability section is responsible for the definition of the engine performance, notably steady state, transient & operability, from the initial phase of the New Product Introduction development, post preliminary design, until the engine certification, including ground and flight testing validation.
The Performance & Operability Engineer will join the team to lead the Performance & Operability work scope on the assigned projects, notably engine performance analysis, steady state and transient model development, engine operability assessment, model validation by engine ground and flight testing, certification reports, both for commercial and military products.Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
The Performance & Operability Engineer responsibilities include:
Work cross functionally with Controls, Operability, Systems, Aero, Heat Transfer, and hardware design engineers to accurately model and validate engine performance
Contribute to the validation and update of the engine cycle and integrated transient model according to internal practice/standard and test evidence
Contribute to the preparation of performance audits and program design/technical reviews
Effectively communicate, present technical data and provide recommendations to internal and external GE customers
Utilize the latest thermodynamic modeling tools to analyze engine performance & operability data and provide technical direction to make program decisions
Liaise with the Controls organization to define the power management and performance control/limiting schedules
Contribute to definition of engine operability requirements (e.g. compressor stability, inclement weather, transient scheduling)
Support operability tasks during test validation and engine certification phase
Support engine test planning, coverage and data analysis for engine tests
Share engineering information and promote open dialogue
Ensure proper documentation of all work
Qualifications/Requirements
Masters Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university or college
Understanding of engine thermodynamic modeling and/or test data support and analysis
Strong analytical skills and knowledge of thermodynamics and aerodynamics
Fluency in English (speaking and writing/reading)
EU Work Permit
Desired Characteristics
Experience in a performance related position
Prior Turboprop/Turbofan/Turbojet engine experience
Prior engine qualification and/or certification experience
Previous experience with industry or GE thermodynamic modeling tools, especially NPSS
Familiarity with simulation tools and high level program languages (C++, MATLAB, FORTRAN etc.)
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
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: No
