Mission Systems Engineer (Multiple Openings) with ...

Description There are amazing things happening at Bell, which means we''re looking to add to our world-class engineering. We''re building the future as we support the Army with the modernization of their fleet in the Future Vertical Lift program. To do this we need hands-on, creative engineers with experience in the transportation, defense, robotics, software, or aerospace industry to create the future of Army Aviation: Bell''s V-280 Valor. We''re a winning team, solving complex problems, with purpose-driven work changing the way the world flies. Mission Systems Engineer (Multiple Openings): The Bell V-280 Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) Future Vertical Lift (FVL) Program is seeking multiple Mission Systems Engineers to develop solutions on safety critical and mission critical avionics systems constrained by size, weight, and power and cyber assured environments. These systems must meet the highest levels of safety standards, levels of rigor and design assurances required by the Department of Defense (DOD), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and National Security Agency (NSA) certification authorities as they are deployed on Future Vertical Lift (FVL) Programs. Bell is seeking Mission Systems Engineers to join the company''s Advanced Vertical Lift Systems team. The individuals will support the development of next-generation vertical lift weapon systems. These positions will be part of a diverse team of engineers capable of executing in a fast-paced environment. We are seeking an experienced Mission System Mechanical, Electrical and Software Engineers to provide mission systems integration design and verification for major vertical lift programs. Experience with Rotary Platforms is preferred. Position Responsibilities: Coordinating with mission system suppliers in the development, integration, and testing of displays, communication and navigation systems, RF and EO/IR sensor systems, aircraft survivability equipment (ASE), weapon system integration, and autonomous teaming. The position also focuses on system and software integration, requirements management, systems specifications, interface management, system safety assessment, validation and verification testing in systems integration labs, aircraft flight test, and aircraft/system qualification and certification. Position Responsibilities: * Support all phases of development from initial proposal development through successful design, qualification, integration testing, flight test, and production. * Creation of system architecture and system schematics. * Collaboration with Bell Engineers from other disciplines to include electrical power, flight controls, propulsion, airframe structures, rotors, fuel, hydraulics and drive systems. * Analyze and resolve hardware/software integration issues as they arise * Creation of system performance specifications, interface control documents, and test plans/procedures. * Development of test requirements to drive systems integration lab and flight test aircraft instrumentation design. * Perform hardware and software integration testing of multiple systems operating together in a systems integration lab * Coordinate between Bell engineering teams, suppliers and customers. We know our people are what make us who we are, which means we are here to support you. We have openings in our Engineering teams across many disciplines and levels, so you might be looking to start your career with Bell, or you might want to bring your many years of technical expertise to bear on the complex problems we have to solve. Either way, we want to talk to you about a career with us. If you''re coming to us from outside of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, we can''t wait to tell you about the amazing advantages of living here. We''re rapidly expanding and adding new team members, and we want our new crew to feel supported as they make their transition to Dallas-Fort Worth. Your start and move date should align with your life and needs - talk to our recruiters about how we can be flexible with your needs. Qualifications Education Requirements: - Bachelor''s Degree in Engineering - or a Science, Technology, or a Math (STEM) discipline - is required. Major in Electrical Engineering or Software Engineering is preferred. Position Requirements: * * Experience at all levels will be considered. Positions at various Engineering levels will be offered, depending on experience level. * Experience in military platform avionics and mission system integration is preferred. * Experience with qualification to standards such as RTCA DO-160, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-883, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, RTCA DO-178, DO-326A and RTCA DO-254 is preferred. * Specific experience with some or all of the following is preferred. * Targeting, Weapons, EO/IR Sensors, Radars, HUD/HMD, Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) and/or Autonomous Teaming * Communications Systems: VHF/UHF, SATCOM, TCDL, ICS * Navigation: EGI, GPS, IFF, ADS-B, TCAS, ILS, TACAN, Radar Altimeter, Air Data, TF/TA * Modular Open Systems Architectures, Model Based Systems Engineering, Open Standards (e.g. Future Avionics Capability Environment (FACE), Hardware Open Systems Technologies (HOST), Sensor Open System Architecture (SOSA)) * Familiarity with System Safety Assessments and Failure Hazard Analysis is required. * Demonstrated engineering intuition, critical thinking, and comfort with ambiguity is required. * Must have strong oral and written skills, as this position involves working with a diverse team of experienced professionals, customers and suppliers * Must have the ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams to define cross-functional interfaces, and conduct air vehicle level trade studies as designs move from concept to production * Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret Clearance (Preferred) CJ You have the unique opportunity to join a different kind of team; one that is focused on pushing boundaries, one that advocates for our customers by presenting them with the very best and by cultivating a culture of inclusivity and excitement for what''s ahead. We''re an award-winning organization with a legacy of reliability, precision, and exceeding expectations. Be on the forefront of flight technology and join our team! If you want to get the scoop on our culture, leadership and benefits directly from our employees, you can check out our verified employee reviews exclusively on our partner site Comparably at /companies/bell. 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. Pay Transparency Policy Statement The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise, have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor''s legal duty to furnish information.

Created: 2025-10-04