Catalyst Engine System Integration Engineer – SPOCT

Job Description Summary

The “SPOCT” team as part of the Catalyst Engine System organization is responsible for the Engineering System integration of engine performance, operability, control and transient disciplines. The Catalyst Engine System Integration Engineer will support the coordination of the abovementioned disciplines and teams across the development, validation, certification and production phases of the Catalyst Turboprop Engine to fulfill program objectives while balancing the business and the technical needs, with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the customer and certification requirements.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support SPOCT disciplines through engine testing execution
• Manage system and SPOCT requirements to comply with regulation and customer specification, verify proper flow‑down and validation
• Contribute to certification execution supporting certification rig and engine testing ensuring SPOCT requirements are satisfied
• Support engine production readiness and field support within the SPOCT domain
• Support and coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams to meet assigned project goals
• Perform risk assessment and risk trades to support system decisions considering technical and business impacts being cognizant of engine technical risks and mitigation processes
• Participate and/or present to technical and program reviews, monitor and report to leadership activity progress

Qualifications/Requirements

• Master’s degree in mechanical or aeronautical engineering related to heat transfer, fluid mechanics, propulsion or turbomachinery aerodynamics from an accredited college or university
• Strong experience in product development of complex products/systems in the aerospace sector (e.g., performance, operability, control, thermal system or aerodynamic disciplines)
• Prior experience with requirements management and related tools
• Prior experience with new product development (NPI) process
• Prior experience in technical leadership and/or program management skills
• Previous experience in FAA and/or EASA certification process
• Fluent in English; Italian knowledge is a plus
• Work visa, in accordance with local regulation, is required

Desired Characteristics

• Teamwork and strong global cooperation skills
• Strong customer mindset
• Strong oral and written communication skills

What We Offer

• Smart working and work-life balance; Avio Aero promotes remote work and encourages a good, healthy and satisfying work-life balance
• Improvement programs aimed to preserve psychological safety and daily needs
• Performance related bonuses and local bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits platform
• Life and injury insurance
• Medical cover
• Employee assistance 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

Equal Opportunity Statement

Avio Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are strongly committed to maintaining an inclusive and diverse environment. Every employment decision is taken regardless of national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, etc. We are not all the same.