Thermal and Cooling Lead Design Engineer
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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're currently looking for a talented Thermal and Cooling Engineer to join our Advanced Technology Operations team. The Thermal and Cooling Lead Design Engineer is responsible for the design, development and validation of advanced cooling technologies for the next generation of gas turbine combustion systems, including development rig and engine test campaigns, planning, monitoring, data reduction and documentation.
In this role you will learn processes that meet business needs across the organization, participate in solving complex issues within functional area(s) of expertise, and contribute to the overall business strategy.
Essential Responsibilities

Detailed thermal analysis, design, and test functions required to define components, assemblies, and systems that meet program and product requirements
Use and development of engineering tools to perform thermal evaluations
Successful planning, design and execution of test programs
Compliant communications of thermal technical data
Build and demonstrate knowledge of relevant physics and how design components or subsystems interact and integrate into the larger system or product
Ensure system definition accurately represents component characteristics
Understand system design margin requirements
Understand system risk and identify potential abatements
Contribute to and present at technical and design reviews

Qualifications/Requirements

Master’s degree (preferred) in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university with a focus on combustion systems
Relevant thermal design experience
Technical aptitude in combustion science, experimental testing and large data processing
Knowledge of CFD tool basics and FE tools to address aero‑thermal design
Lean / Six Sigma
Fluency in Italian and English
Work VISA, according to local regulation, is required

Desired Characteristics

Clear thinker and effective problem solver
Independence / work without direct supervision
Effective program management and execution
Flexible & friendly approach to working in global teams

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.
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 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.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level | Employment type: Full‑time | Job function: Engineering and Information Technology | Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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