Job Description
At 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 the 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.
Role Overview
Fluidic Components Design Engineer – Hardware Owner (Accessories Design). Responsible for the full lifecycle of fluidic components including concept studies, design, validation, production, and field service for next‑generation mechanical transmissions, engines, and control systems.
Essential Responsibilities

Capture system requirements, flow‑down to assess component architecture and key characteristics.
Collect, bargain, and release technical requirements for pumps, filters, valves, tanks, heat exchangers, cooling fans, and sensors.
Create definitions of parts, modules, and assemblies in 2D cross‑sections, 3D models, tolerance stack‑ups, and electronic data formats to support analysis, manufacturing, and inspection.
Lead and execute design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned components using sound engineering principles and business standards.
Ensure design and hardware deliverables to internal and external customers within agreed deadlines.
Issue technical documents such as presentations, analysis reports, deliverables, certification reports, and design record books.
Proactively serve as presenter in technical and program reviews with senior engineers, program leaders, external companies, suppliers, and customers.
Prepare test plans, define pass/fail criteria, post‑process data, and correlate results with physics phenomena.
Support source technology substantiation and non‑conformance assessments (MRB).
Support activities related to component performance investigations (test requests, data post‑process, laboratory investigation).

Qualifications / Requirements

Master’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Physics, or related STEM field from an accredited university.
Robust knowledge of mechanical design concepts, mechanics of materials, design hand calculations, hydraulic, and electrical disciplines.
Knowledge in defining fluidic component design intent, lead analysis, support reviews, procurement, and validation in the full product lifecycle.
Proven experience on fluidic mechanical components (valves, pumps, filters, pipes, sensors, fans, heat exchangers) and fluidic systems (fuel, oil, air) preferably in aviation.
Fundamental knowledge of CAD (preferable Unigraphics) and GD&T.
Practical use of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Great accountability, collaboration, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Capability to interface with internal departments and manage technical relationships with external companies, suppliers, and customers.
Fluent in Italian and proficiency in written and oral English.
Work visa in accordance with local regulation is required.

Desired Characteristics

Active team working capabilities.
Strong oral and written communication skills – Italian and English.
Highly motivated, passionate, curious, and enthusiastic about engineering challenges.
Technical presentation skills (synthesis or details according to audience).
Clear thinking, system mindset, and solving skills.
Knowledge of aviation component certification process.
Experience with NX, Ansys, Matlab, Simulink.

Benefits & Total Rewards

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 language training for you and one member of your family.
Technical, leadership, and development training.

Inclusion & Diversity
Avio Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are strongly committed to maintaining 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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