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AMBER is a GE Aerospace hybrid electric demonstration program under Avio Aero co-ordination to mature a hybrid systems architecture for future regional turboprop application. AMBER is supported by EU and complementary national external funding across Europe. Aim of the AMBER program is to mature the critical technology element of the architecture up to their demonstration in a full propulsion system ground test and prepare for following flight demo.
This job is for the Staff Engineer - Technology Maturation Leader of the AMBER demonstrator program and represents an exciting opportunity to drive the definition and execution of AMBER technology maturation across several disciplines and modules/components. The Technology Maturation Leader will join the AMBER Systems team within the Advanced Technology Operations section and report to the AMBER Program Systems Leader.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

Lead AMBER key technology validation with specific focus on electric / electronic technologies to meet required TRL ahead of full ground demonstration. Lead the execution of the AMBER Electrical Power Flow (EPF) demo.

Coordinate within AMBER Systems team to ensure standard work on TRL requirements. Activities will span multiple components, sub-systems and disciplines and will require strong alignment with respective AMBER Systems Integration Leaders.

Strengthen collaboration with key technology partners and suppliers and ensure engagement to execute respective work-scope in line with overall AMBER needs (technical, costs and schedule).

Work with AMBER Systems Leader to maintain AMBER technology roadmaps aligned with broader Avio Aero and GE Aerospace Future of Flight strategy, identify and advocate for additional opportunities to increase program impact to the business.

Be the point of contact within AMBER Systems in the coordination with Avio Aero and other European GE Aerospace external funding teams to define the strategy for engagement with local government and funding agencies.

Lead and support technical and program reviews, regularly report to key stakeholders, including technical experts and executive leadership

Ensure compliance with GE Aerospace best practices and processes, ensure proper documentation of activities.

Qualifications/Requirements

Master’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical, Materials or Aerospace Engineering preferred

Sound and proven experience in an engineering position, with roles of significant responsibilities in systems engineering and/or different technical disciplines related to propulsion

Experience in the development of complex products/systems from technology acquisition phase through New Product Introduction phase

Experience in aircraft integration of novel propulsive architectures and aircraft requirements management experience

Familiarity with Research & Technology development processes

Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate at a variety of levels, from detailed design reviews to high-level leadership reviews

Fluency in English with demonstrated proficiency in written, oral, and presentation skills

Work VISA, according to local regulation, is required.

Desired Characteristics

Passion for technical excellence and technology advancement

Able to self-manage workload across a number of designs

Self–directed and motivated

Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problem

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

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. 

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No