Job Description SummaryThe Preliminary Design Engineer is an exciting opportunity to invent the future of flight developing new propulsion system architectures and technologies. The role is expected to execute activities relative to preliminary cycle design and performance engineering.
The Preliminary Design Engineer will join the Preliminary Design & Hybrid Electric team within the Advanced Technology Operations section.Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
Develop architecture feasibility studies and design exploration studies to define system configuration and modules arrangement
Execute performance cycle design for sizing of propulsion systems for concept and product applications, using engine performance modelling tools, such as NPSS and other numerical simulation software
Define the preliminary sizing of turbomachinery modules and evaluate gas turbine configuration trades interfacing with different disciplines
Develop feasibility powerplant integration studies for novel, hybrid electric and next generation military aircraft applications
Contribute to preliminary design activities from high level integration studies to engine cycle design and initial aero & mechanical definition of turbomachinery flow path
Contribute to the system integration activities of engine systems and module components, working cross-functionally with Controls, Systems, Aero, thermal and Mechanical engineers to perform preliminary design studies
Support internal and external customer data requests
Comply with preliminary design best practices and processes
Ensure proper documentation of all work
Qualifications/Requirements
Masters Degree in Engineering, Aeronautical/Mechanical preferred
Basic experience with numerical methods for performance analysis and preliminary sizing of gas turbine engines
Understanding of whole engine architecture trades impact into final system performance and aircraft capabilities
Experience with programming languages
Familiarity with Research and Technology development processes
Fluency in English
Work Visa, according to local regulation, is required
Desired Characteristics
Aircraft integration and aircraft requirements management experience
Passionate about Aviation products and innovation
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 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
- 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: No
