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 isnt just a job. Its 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 Control Software Design and V&V Engineer you will be part of the Embedded System and Technologies organization and will contribute to the design, development, verification, validation and certification of control software for safety-critical systems. You will support the full development lifecycle, from requirements definition and architectural concept development through software verification, validation, integration, and certification activities, in alignment with company processes and applicable aerospace standards including DO-178C. You will work with cross-functional teams with a high level of ownership of embedded software and control system development, contributing both to control system design and to software V&V execution, while supporting technical reviews, audits, issue resolution and project delivery.Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
Identify, analyze, and consolidate control system requirements by applying control theory and mathematical modeling
Define, develop, and validate architectural and functional concepts at system and subsystem level to implement the identified requirements
Design control systems with the desired behavior using control theory, mathematical modeling, and model-based development methods. 2
Support and drive the implementation of control concepts into software in close collaboration with the software team
Develop software test cases, procedures, and test vectors based on High-Level Requirements and Low-Level Requirements
Set up and configure the verification and test environment using the appropriate configurations and tools
Perform verification and validation activities for control software in compliance with DO-178C, supporting the full certification process
Support software and system integration issue debugging, worst-case analysis, and software performance evaluatio
Manage the validation status of change requests (CRs) for assigned functions and subsystems
Use software engineering tools such as configuration management systems, build processes, debuggers, emulators, simulators, and related development tools throughout the software lifecycle
Perform technical root cause analysis and define corrective actions for identified issues
Document and maintain required software verification artefacts and contribute to technical documentation quality
Support software design reviews and contribute to verification, validation, test, and analysis results reviews
Ensure adherence to Avio Aero / GE development processes and support internal and external process audits
Formulate and implement plans to achieve technical requirements, program schedules, and contract commitments, while monitoring and communicating project status, business issues, and significant developments
Work collaboratively across cross-functional and multinational teams to achieve technical and program objectives
Qualifications/Requirements
Master’s Degree in Engineering or other STEM disciplines with experience in control system design, software design, and software development
Previous experience in an equivalent engineering position
Experience in highly complex control systems in industrial, automotive, medical, or aerospace sectors, and experience in control software verification and validation activities
Proven experience with system engineering principles, e.g. V-lifecycle process including requirements engineering, Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) and Model-based Design (MBD) methods, tools, validation & verification principles (keywords: DOORS, SCADE, MatlabSimulink, Synergy, Python, NPSS, C++).
Fluency in Italian and English
Documented exposure to the Regulation & Standard
Proven experience in multinational companies
Solid oral and written communication skills
Italian only Citizenship
Work Visa, according to local regulation, is required
Desired Characteristics
Proven leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Good knowledge SAE ARP 4754A and DO-178C
Strong problem-solving approach and demonstrated ability to connect horizontally with other roles/function
Documented exposure to the Aviation Regulation & Standard
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
