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 part of our commitment to FLIGHT DECK GE Aerospaces 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 isnt just a job its their passion and purpose.
We were meant to fly.

We are seeking a highly experienced and recognized subject matter expert in Control System and RAMT (Reliability Availability Maintainability Testability) engineering to lead technical initiatives mentor teams and deliver measurable safety business and customer value.
This role combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership skills to drive innovation continuous improvement and organizational impact across projects and programs.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

In this role you will demonstrate accountability for designing Engine Control System supporting the entire certification process. Essential responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Establish develop and maintain a Reliability demonstration plan for the Avio Aero EECUs adhering to regulatory internal and customer requirements and standards.

• Develop the EECU Failure Hazard Analysis Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis Failure Catalogue Failure Rates and Critical Failure Rates SSA (System Safety Assessment) FTA (Fault Tree Analysis) and Common Cause Analysis DAL Allocation for SW and CEH HW following SAE ARP 4761 and SAE ARP 4754A guidelines.

• Develop the Testability demonstration plan and failure simulation list the testability analysis and the testability demonstration report.

• Coaches trains and mentors team members within and across teams fostering technical growth and professional development.

• Promotes a culture of psychological safety ensuring all voices are heard respected and encouraged.

• Leads cross-functional teams engaging other departments and external organizations (e.g. customers agencies) to achieve shared objectives.

• Effectively delegates tasks to increase team capacity and capability while identifying team member strengths to efficiently lead problem-solving efforts.

• Demonstrates mastery in control systems engineering including systems integration and adjacent technical domains.

• Synthesizes insights across technical areas to enable project execution and drive innovation.

• Applies systems thinking risk abatement and structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g. TOPS8D PSR) to deliver measurable results.

• Manages project planning budgets resourcing and execution while resolving priority conflicts and escalating issues when necessary.

• Drives continuous improvement activities including the development of standard work and application of SQDC prioritization.

• Communicates effectively in technical and strategic settings with diverse audiences including internal teams customers and external organizations.

• Builds relationships with external entities (e.g. customers agencies consortia suppliers) and influences business approaches to align with organizational priorities.

• Develops product/process strategies that balance technical and programmatic needs.

• Advocates for IP awareness identifying opportunities within the organization and providing recommendations to design boards.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Masters degree in Engineering or other STEM disciplines with experience in Control System design.

• Previous experience in an equivalent engineering position.

• Extensive experience in system design in highly complex control systems in aerospace or in the industrial automotive medical sectors

• Ability to prepare failure mode and effect analysis ( FMEA) and formulate mathematical models to identify units posing excessive failure risks and recommends proposed design changes

• Ability to perform functional and signal point-to-point FMECA tasks to the subassembly level

• Proven experience with system engineering principles e.g. V-lifecycle process including requirements engineering Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) methods tools validation & verification principles (keywords: DOORS SCADE MatlabSimulink Synergy Python NPSS C)

• Proven ability to lead teams mentor individuals and influence business approaches across stakeholders.

• Expertise in control systems engineering systems integration and adjacent technical domains.

• Skilled in engineering business processes (e.g. PCM tools CIDs Cert Reports) and structured problem-solving methodologies.

• Proficient in managing complex projects balancing multiple priorities and driving measurable outcomes.

• Passion for innovation and software innovation.

• Fluent Italian and English (written and spoken).

• Work VISA according to local regulation is required

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.

• Ability to document plan market and execute program

• Clear thinking and diligent approach.

What we offer

Smart working and work life-balance

Avio Aero when possible promotes smart-working 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 anyones psychological safety and daily needs.

Total Rewards

At Avio Aero we understand the importance of Total 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.

We are not all the same. Just be Yourself @AvioAero!

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