Navigation Integration Principal Engineer

Description

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) as part of the US Army’s Future Vertical Lift (FVL) modernization effort. We are also developing the latest commercial aircraft such as the Bell 525 Relentless and Bell's High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) program, a next generation stop-fold tilt-rotor.

Navigation Integration Engineer

A Navigation Integration Engineer is responsible for providing technical engineering development within the FLRAA Avionics Team through the architecting, developing, integrating, testing, and certifying components related to Navigation and Guidance for the FLRAA program. The Navigation Integration Engineer is an integral part of a multifunctional team, working with other IPTs, suppliers and communicating with the customer.

This position is onsite in Fort Worth or Huntsville, Alabama.

What you’ll be doing as a Navigation Integration Engineer:

• Design, build, test and certify key components of the FLRAA Navigation and Guidance systems.

• Develop and review architecture models and allocated requirements to subsystems & components. Troubleshoot and manage issues, problem reports, and change requests in a timely manner.

• Coordinate with Internal and External IPTs, suppliers, and peers to generate and execute projects/design plans and reviews. Escalate issues that need additional engineering or business leadership assistance in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Skills You Bring To this Role:

• Excellent communicator must be able to build and maintain effective relationships with customers, internal and external, and brief leaders/customers.

• Experience with integration and certification of aviation navigation systems and components such as Embedded GPS/INS (EGI), Radar Altimeter (Radalt), TACAN, VOR, ILS/GS, etc.

• Experience with SAE ARP4754/4761, DO-160, DO-201, DO-229, DO-236, AC 20-138 and 14 CFR Part 27 and 29

• Experience with Aerospace engineering processes including requirements definition, requirements allocation, requirements validation, requirements verification, integration, embedded software, electronic systems, FAA/EASA/NAA certification, and system safety.

What You Need to Be Successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science is preferred. Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering or other Engineering degrees with applicable experience is acceptable. Advanced degrees will be considered as additional experience.

• 10 years of navigation system integration, or related airborne systems; including hardware and software integration is required.

• Ability to gain and maintain a US Security Clearance.

• Self-motivated and able to execute to team objectives.

• We are for looking someone who understands the enormity of the customer’s mission and brings an innate passion for the customer’s safety and success to the workplace every day.

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.

We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices, and values.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)., Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. , The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Recruiting Company: Bell Textron Inc.
Primary Location: US-Texas-Fort Worth
Job Function: Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Experienced
Shift: First Shift
Relocation: Available
Job Posting: 06/19/2024, 12:10:54 PM
Job Number: 324617