Systems Engineer - Lead Model Engineer

Job Description Summary

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 commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn’t just a job. It’s their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.

As Systems Engineer – Lead Model Engineer you will join our Avio Aero Engineering within the New Product Introduction (NPI) - 3rd Parties segment.

You will work with system engineers and cross-functional teams to support New Technologies and NPI activities, coordinating rig development, coordinating activities between Design and Testing, supporting hardware procurement in alignment with program, customer, and regulatory requirements.

You will own test plan development, end-to-end test execution, data analysis and communication, and continuous improvement of test processes to enhance safety, quality, reliability, and efficiency. You will also contribute to TRL/MRL planning required by programs and support modules assembly related activities.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Work with system engineers to lead activities related to New Technologies and New Product Introduction (NPI) processes
• Help develop overall test strategies and approach, produce the documentation needed to support tests (e.g., test requests and related supporting material) and to enable hardware procurement activities
• Lead and coordinate module assembly with assembly team and test cell installation activities, partnering with Supply Chain, Test Engineering and operations to secure on-time, on-quality readiness for test
• Coordinate instrumentation definition activities, Test Enabling Hardware (TEH) and Digital Engine Model definition, integrating inputs across design, systems, test, and customer requirements
• Serve as systems focal and technical leader during test execution, coordinating cross-functional engineering support, driving root-cause investigations, and enabling real-time decision-making to keep tests on track
• Ensure creation and maintenance of clear, concise and accurate engineering documentation, including configurations, test reports, deviations, and lessons learned, in accordance with quality and compliance requirements
• Synthesize and communicate test status, risks, and emerging issues to program and engineering leadership, proposing data-driven solutions and mitigation plans to protect Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost commitments
• Contribute in the definition of TRL and MRL plans required by programs, supporting maturity evidence collection and documentation
• Ensure lessons learned from ongoing NPI and technology maturation activities are captured and reused to improve execution
• Support FLIGHT DECK execution within the team, including preparing and maintaining DORs and WORs, supporting action tracking, and ensuring timely closure of issues impacting Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost

Qualifications/Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering or similar field
• Previous experience in New Product Introduction (NPI), product development or technology maturation in an engineering environment
• Experience working across Engineering and Test/Validation teams, with strong interface and coordination capability
• Knowledge or experience with change management / engineering change approval or configuration-related processes
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work effectively in multi-functional and multi-cultural teams
• Systemic mindset, problem solver, clear thinking and diligent approach
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed to cover assigned tests, both locally and internationally
• Fluent Italian and English knowledge
• Work Visa, in accordance with local regulation, is required

Desired Characteristics

• Previous experience in a Systems Engineering environment or equivalent (requirements, verification/validation, integration)
• Familiarity with TRL/MRL concepts and program maturity planning
• Experience supporting or interfacing with module assembly/manufacturing and shop execution
• Experience working with 3rd parties/suppliers in an NPI context
• Self-entrepreneurship, strong ownership, and continuous improvement mindset
• Knowledge of Lean principles and methodologies
• Familiarity with daily management routines and operational problem-solving (e.g., DOR/WOR cadence, issue escalation, and closure discipline)

What We Offer

Smart working and work life-balance

Avio Aero, when possible, promotes hybrid 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
• Life and injury insurance
• Private medical coverage
• 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!

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No