Combustor Design Engineer

Job Description Summary

At Avio Aero, a GE Aerospace Company, we’ve been reimagining the power of flight for more than 100 years. We specialize in the design, production, and maintenance of components and systems for both civil and military aviation.

This job post is for the role of Combustion Engineer within the Campania Engineering Center, at Avio Aero, a GE Aviation Business unit. We are looking for a talented engineer to join our Engineering team. Working as part of an integrated global team, in this role you will contribute to the design and development of Combustion System Modules and Components and their technology maturation vehicles, with the aim of supporting product evolution and design activities up to certification.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for the design, analysis, and test required to demonstrate main combustion performances.
• Utilizes in-depth knowledge of the combustion discipline and analytical thinking to execute tasks.
• Perform aero-thermal analysis: 1D Flow network, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD 3D), Thermal analysis.
• Interact with mechanical analysis and design, providing input data and setting aero-thermal requirements.
• Execute the design and analysis of assigned projects using sound engineering principles in agreement with business standards and product/program requirements.
• Develop deep knowledge of a technical discipline and actively participate in the improvement of new methodologies/tools.
• Participate in design reviews and tech reviews. Prepare and present technical data to internal and external customers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to support hardware design & test.
• Effectively communicate with the team to improve collaboration and eliminate waste. Share information and promote open dialogue.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Engineering Master's degree from an accredited university. Aeronautical/Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Passion for technical excellence and technology advancement.
• Self-directed and motivated.
• Open mindset and strong team player.
• Fluent written and spoken Italian and English.
• Clear thinking and diligent approach.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Work Visa, according to local regulation, is required.

Desired Characteristics

• Good understanding of combustor aerodynamics, heat transfer, and durability.
• Knowledge of aero design tools to address aero-thermal design, such as Flow network solver, CFD, and basic thermal solver.
• Previous experience in a testing environment will be considered a plus.
• Creativity and curiosity.
• Capable of working in a multicultural environment, preferably with previous international experience.
• Previous experience in aero-thermal design of complex products and New Product Introduction process.
• Analytical thinking skills.
• System mindset and problem solver.

What we offer

Smart working and work-life balance

Avio Aero promotes remote work when possible and encourages a good, healthy, and satisfying work-life balance. We value our employees’ well-being; hence we offer a variety of improvement programs aimed at preserving psychological safety and daily needs.

Total Rewards

At Avio Aero, we understand the importance of Total Rewards. As a new joiner, 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 assistance program.
• Employee special awards (service and recognition).
• Local special agreements and discounts.
• English and languages training for you and one family member.
• Technical, Leadership, and development trainings.

Inclusion & Diversity

Avio Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is strongly committed to maintaining an inclusive and diverse environment. Every employment decision is made regardless of 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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