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About the company

GKN Aerospace Sweden is part of GKN Aerospace, which manufactures engine components, aircraft structures, cabin windows, wiring, and much more for many of the world's aircraft. The companies in the Aerospace division working on jet engine parts form the Engines business unit, and at our facility in Trollhättan, we develop and manufacture advanced parts for aircraft and space rocket engines. We also work on engine maintenance.

At GKN Aerospace, you become part of a global company where technology, innovation, and collaboration are central driving forces. You will work in a future-oriented industry with excellent opportunities for professional and personal development. We offer competitive conditions, a secure employment, and a work environment where your contribution truly makes a difference.

About the role

Do you want to work with advanced jet engines and help develop future propulsion systems? We are now looking for an Engine Performance Engineer to join an engaged team working with both today's and tomorrow's jet engines.

You will become part of the Performance Department, which works with propulsion systems and gas turbine technology – primarily related to the RM12/RM16 engines in the JAS 39 Gripen, but also stationary gas turbines and future engine concepts.

Here, analysis, system understanding, and technology development are combined in an environment where your expertise truly makes a difference.

Your role

In this role, you work with the entire chain within engine performance – from analysis and modeling to testing and concept development.

You will, among other things:

• Analyze jet engine performance and operational limits
• Work with system modeling and concept studies
• Evaluate data from flight and engine tests
• Contribute to the development of next-generation engine concepts
• Support customers and users with technical expertise
• Participate in the development of methodology, tools, and working methods

The role offers the opportunity to work both close to operational technology and in early concept phases – where future solutions are shaped.

We are looking for you who

We believe you are an engineer driven by a desire to understand how complex systems work in reality.

You have:

• A Master of Science degree in Aeronautics, Mechanical Engineering, Technical Physics, or similar
• At least 3 years of relevant experience
• Good understanding of jet engines/gas turbines and aerodynamics
• Experience with system modeling or technical analysis
• Good communication skills in Swedish and English

Meritorious qualifications

• Experience from the aviation or defense industry
• Programming/scripting (e.g., Python, Matlab, C++, Fortran)
• Experience with gas turbine simulation tools (e.g., Gasturb, NPSS, Proosis)

To thrive in the role, we believe you are:

• Curious and deeply interested in technology
• Analytical with strong system understanding
• Collaborative and communicative
• Confident in taking responsibility and driving your work forward

You thrive in the boundary between theory and reality – where models meet test data and real engine function.

The position requires that you undergo and pass security clearance according to current regulations. For positions where Permaneva/GKN's customer has requirements for security classification, this may, in some cases, entail citizenship requirements.

Application

In this recruitment, GKN Aerospace collaborates with Skill.

Due to holiday periods, feedback on your application may take longer than usual. Selection will begin no later than in August. If you have questions regarding the position or the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact the responsible recruiter, Johan Zizala, via email at [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you!