Preliminary Design Engineer - Senior Programs Lead

Preliminary Design Engineer – Senior Programs Lead

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 the 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.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the activities of multidisciplinary project teams providing technical leadership, acting as an integrator of different outputs from disciplines (mechanical, aerothermal, controls, …) within the company.
• Interface with internal and external customers or partners to specify system requirements and flow down to the different teams.
• Coordinate and execute trade studies of propulsion system architecture configurations and aircraft installation feasibility studies.
• Define the plan and monitor the execution of technical activities, deliverables and program milestones, providing continued reporting to the leadership team and ensuring alignment with all involved functions.
• Contribute to the definition of the required technologies and maturation roadmap for the successful introduction of novel concepts.
• Lead or support technical and program reviews, present the results and findings to wide audiences from technical experts to executive leadership.
• Ensure compliance with best practices and processes.
• Ensure proper documentation of all work.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Master’s degree in engineering from an accredited university; aerospace preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in aviation gas turbine engines development and their integration/installation on aircraft.
• Experience in whole engine architecture trades and their impact into final system performance and aircraft capabilities.
• Significant experience on systems engineering and/or a variety of technical disciplines related to propulsion.
• Experience with both fixed‑wing and rotorcraft applications and associated gas turbine engine types.
• Propulsion system and aircraft requirements management experience.
• Familiarity with research and technology development processes.
• Fluency in English and Italian.
• Work visa, according to local regulation, is required.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in technical program management, planning and monitoring of activities.
• Passionate about aviation products and innovation.
• Practical knowledge of the military sector and different aircraft applications.
• Experience in product growth strategies and advanced technologies.
• 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:

• 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 language training for you and one member of your family.
• Technical, leadership and development trainings.

Additional Information

Relocation assistance provided: Yes.

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 of national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or disability.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level; Employment type: Full‑time; Job function: Engineering and Information Technology; Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing.