Senior Performance Program Leader

**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.).

As a technical expert in the field of Performance & Operability, the Performance & Operability Program Leader will report to the Engineering Manager of Performance and Operability and will be responsible to provide technical and project leadership of Performance & Operability work-packages, assuring compliance with the Design Execution Quality and Product Safety requirements.

The Performance Program Leader demonstrates accountability for functional, business, and broad company objectives. In this role you will integrate and develop processes that meet business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within functional area(s) of expertise, be involved in long-term planning, and contribute to the overall business strategy.

**Essential Responsibilities**
- Technical leadership of complex projects involving multiple stakeholders. Manage resources assigned to the project, formulate and implement plans to deliver technical requirements, program objectives and contract commitments
- Act as a single contributor and lead the team of assigned resources to perform steady state and transient engine cycle studies and modelling, operability assessment, engine test planning and execution, data analysis to support development and certification of new products or technology demonstrators
- Lead cross functional teams with Systems, Aero, Thermals, Controls, and hardware design engineers to accurately develop and validate the engine cycle and integrated transient model according to data-matching from test evidence
- Liaise with the Controls organization to define the power management and performance control/limiting schedules for FADEC software release
- Lead the definition of engine operability requirements (e.g. compressor stability, inclement weather, transient scheduling) and validation by engine testing to meet certification
- Lead cross functional teams in preparation of performance & operability audits, design/technical reviews and provide technical direction to Systems and Product Line Leadership to make program decisions and deliver customer outcomes
- Improve the state of the art with respect to gas turbine thermodynamic and transient performance modeling and prepare invention disclosures to protect the technology that provides a competitive advantage to the business
- Provide technical guidance, direction and training to less experienced engineers
- Advocate for data-driven decisions, committed to LEAN and continuous improvement
- Share engineering information and promote open dialogue
- Effectively communicate, present technical data and provide recommendations to internal and external GE customers
- Ensure proper documentation of all work

**Qualifications/Requirements**
- Master's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university or college
- Clear thinking and effective problem solving, cognizant of system level interactions and life cycle cost implications
- Demonstrated experience in engine thermodynamic and steady state and transient performance modeling and test data analysis
- Demonstrated experience with gas turbine engine test support and analysis
- Demonstrated experience with NPSS and high-level programming languages (C++, MATLAB, FORTAN, etc.)
- Strong analytical skills and knowledge of thermodynamics, aerodynamics and engine transient operations and operability
- Fluency in English, both written and oral
- Work Visa in accordance with local regulation, is required

**Desired Characteristics**
- Prior engine qualification and/or certification experience
- Good knowledge of Italian language
- Full New Product Introduction experience
- Technology demonstrators development experience with multiple stakeholders and external funding

**What we offer**

**Smart working and work life-balance**

Avio Aero, when possible, promotes smart work in hybrid mode, 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
- 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
- Techn