Engine Test Facility Specialist 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 are specialized in the design, production and maintenance of components and systems for engine and mechanical transmissions applied to both civil and military aviation (i.e., accessory drivetrains, engine thermal management, turboprop & helicopter reduction gearboxes, etc.).

You'll work on Military programs, as deputy of the focal point for assigned test facility design, validation and verification tasks starting from requirements definition, test compliance assessment, test execution plan overview and evidence phase completion. You will work with a team of engineers and specialists to expand, improve and maintain engine test facilities capabilities.
You'll support the facility design team, being point of contact for related tasks (e.i. CFD analysis) for Customers/Partners working groups (national and international).

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities :

• Perform capability assessment regarding aerodynamic CFD analysis for engine enclosed test cell, support the development of verification strategy and plan, included specific instrumentation for the proposed solution.

• Manage the creation of validation and verification tool and execution plan in order to get appropriate evidence for tool validation (CFD analysis).

• Review and apply applicable practices and processes (DPs, CTHs reviews, etc) for testing facilities throughout the life cycle of the design, execution, commissioning and handover of facility modification, in order to support new facilities designs.

• Regarding the instrumentation for verification, be focal point for the design, procurement and installation.

• Be the point of contact within the projects to support and coordinate the facility design team and test vehicle system team regarding Systems Engineering, Validation and Verification activities.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautics or Mechanical Engineering

• Basic knowledge of mechanical components design and familiarity with mechanical drawings

• Basic knowledge of jet engine behavior in enclosed test cell, specifically for fluid dynamics analysis.

• CFD analysis tool knowledge in enclosed test cell

• Knowledge of instrumentation for engine test application

• Basic background in measurement and acquisition systems

• Work Visa, in accordance with local regulation, and Italian citizenship are required

• Fluent in English and Italian

• Availability to travel (Italy and abroad) for short-medium periods

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Team working with internal and external Partner/Customer, in cross functional and multicultural teams

• Clear thinking and diligent approach

• Good interpersonal and communication skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Team working with internal and external Partner/Customer

• PC proficiency

• Availability for frequent business travel in international contest

• Project management skills to plan and monitor the activities in terms of schedule and costs

• Passionate, curious and enthusiastic for engineering challenges

Additional Information