Aero Engine Performance & Concepts Engineer

Ny Teknik; Trollhättans kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Aerospace is seeking an Engine Performance Research Engineer to join our Future Concepts department at the Global Technology Center (GTC). The role focuses on performance analysis and concept development for aero engines and propulsion systems within a collaborative research environment.

You will contribute from early concept studies to detailed analyses, working with other engineering disciplines and external partners to advance sustainable aviation technologies.

Qualifications

• MSc in aerospace, mechanical engineering, engineering physics or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, aerodynamics, gas turbines and propulsion systems.
• Experience or interest in performance analysis and simulation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Good communication skills in Swedish and English.

Responsibilities

• Perform performance analysis of aero engines in service and future concepts.
• Conduct engine and aircraft concept studies, including mission analysis, configuration and sizing.
• Carry out component and system-level trade studies.
• Collaborate with aerodynamics, turbomachinery, mechanical design, thermal analysis and controls teams.
• Develop integrated aero engine systems and demonstrators from concept to implementation and post-test analysis.
• Develop analysis methods and tools to support technology development.
• Document and present technical results internally and externally.
• Participate in research and technology development projects with partners.
• Identify technology gaps and new opportunities for development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Performance analysis

Swedish English communication

Thermodynamics

Aerodynamics

Gas turbines

Propulsion systems

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

MSc in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NPSS

Gasturb

Proois

Python

MATLAB

C++

Job description

GKN Aerospace is seeking an Engine Performance Research Engineer to join our Future Concepts department at the Global Technology Center (GTC). The role focuses on performance analysis and concept development for aero engines and propulsion systems within a collaborative research environment.

You will contribute from early concept studies to detailed analyses, working with other engineering disciplines and external partners to advance sustainable aviation technologies.