Avionics and Weapons Integration Engineer na Bell Textron Inc.

We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.

We are developing the future of Army Aviation with the Bell Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) part of the US Army’s Future Vertical Lift (FVL) modernization effort. We are also developing the Bell 525 Relentless and Bell's High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) program, a next generation stop-fold tilt-rotor.

This position is fully onsite in Fort Worth, TX.

Avionics and Weapons System Integration (across multiple levels)

Bring your experience and ideas to design and integrate advanced avionics and mission systems on Bell’s Special Mission Aircraft (SMA) program. You'll collaborate with engineers across various disciplines from within a designated product team. This role will be an integral part of the team, working closely with customers and suppliers. You'll be able to hone your technical abilities on significant engineering tasks, all while gaining experience in leadership and communication.

What you’ll be doing as an Avionics and Weapons System Integration Engineer

• Take part in the organization, design, and management of new aircraft avionics and weapons systems within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) to meet program and customer defined requirements.

• Design, interface, and test multiple electronic systems in a modular architecture to meet MOSA, Safety, Security, Environmental, EMI and performance requirements while working within flexible parameters.

• Create data interfaces for ethernet, serial and various avionics bus protocols and support throughout the entire avionics and weapon system development life cycle from requirements definition to product deployment.

• Manage avionics and mission systems suppliers via specifications and statements of work.  

• Estimate and manage schedules, budgets, and technology to customer standards. 

• Collaborate with Bell Engineers from other disciplines to include electrical power, communication systems, airframe structures, aircraft survivability equipment and ISR systems. 

• Work directly on the aircraft to test and verify that all systems meet performance requirements when installed.

Skills you bring to this role:

• Familiarity with electrical schematics and wiring diagrams supporting wiring diagrams and harness creation
• Aircraft installation, functional testing, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with troubleshooting and resolving system integration/verification issues.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams in development, integration, validation, and verification of systems
• Avionics architecture design experience
• Ability to prepare aircraft level analysis
• Familiarity with weapons systems and integration of weapons

What you need to be successful

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science. Related degrees with relevant experience will be considered.

• Minimum 2 years or more of experience in one or more of the following avionics disciplines: RF communications, data links, navigation, crew station design, displays, open processing environments, aircraft survivability equipment, optical sensors, radar and antenna integration, vehicle management systems, weapons systems or health monitoring systems. 

What we offer you in return

• You’ll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule
• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 120 hours Vacation time
• 12-13 paid holidays per year
• 6 weeks parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor
• Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups
• And so much more

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.