Job Description Summary
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 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. For the people of Avio Aero, their work isn't just a job, it's their passion and purpose. We were meant to fly.
The gas turbine flow path preliminary design engineer is an exciting opportunity to invent the future of flight developing new propulsion system architectures and technologies. The responsibilities of the role cover the design and analysis for the definition of the flow path for engines early in their design cycle. In this role you will join the Preliminary Design team within the Advanced Technology Operations section at Avio Aero.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities

Execute the preliminary flow path sizing and design of advanced propulsion systems and components
Create and evaluate different aerothermal cycles and components arrangements with inputs from a cross‑functional team
Define the preliminary sizing of the main gas path turbomachinery components considering inputs from cycles and mechanical systems and structures configuration using different techniques (from hand calculations to internal automation tools)
Perform architecture feasibility studies and design exploration studies to define gas turbine engine architecture configuration
Contribute to the capability development within the team for multi‑physics and multi‑objective systems design
Integrate individual component elements into a larger system design considering the functional constraints (e.g. mechanical, electrical, thermal, aero, clearances, etc.).
Interface with aero, thermal and systems competences ensuring the completeness and level of detail from each of them is adequate to the preliminary design phase
Planning and continued reporting of own tasks work to be accomplished, providing visibility on methods and results, and managing schedule for the mechanical efforts
Support internal and external customer data requests, ensuring proper documentation of all work

Qualifications/Requirements

Master’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering
Significant experience on gas turbine turbomachinery sizing and overall engine architecture definition and simulation
Experienced in aerothermal gas turbine engine cycle analysis and simulation
Experienced on the definition and evaluation of engine layouts, feasibility checks, and trade studies of early engine concepts at engine and/or module level
Experience with numerical methods for analysis and preliminary sizing of turbomachinery and the evaluation of key metrics from compressor, turbine or combustor modules impacting the architecture
Understanding of whole engine architecture trades impact into final system weight and installation
Demonstrated experience with programming tools and languages
Ability to critically analyze results and derive technical conclusions to clearly drive communication of results
Familiarity with Research and Technology development processes
Fluent in Italian and English
Work Visa, in accordance with local regulation, is required

Desired Characteristics

Familiar with various engine types and disciplines, able to apply different design approaches to new designs where appropriate
Experience with different gas turbine types and applications (fixed wing, rotary, ...)
Basic knowledge of CAD modeling
Can do attitude capable to manage uncertainty and changing environments
Experience working with cross‑functional teams in a multinational environment

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
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
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