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Avionics and Weapons Integration 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 \(FLRAA\) 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\.

Qualifications

Skills you bring to this role:

Familiarity with electrical schematics and wiring diagrams supporting wiring diagrams and harness creationAircraft 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 systemsAvionics architecture design experienceAbility to prepare aircraft level analysisFamiliarity 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 schedule80 hours of Personal Time Off \(PTO\)120 hours Vacation time12\-13 paid holidays per year6 weeks parental leaveTuition reimbursementCompetitive salaryComprehensive health insuranceOn\-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselorAccess to more than 11 Employee Resource GroupsAnd 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\.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex \(including pregnancy and sexual orientation\), 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:** Standard

**Shift:** First Shift

**Travel:** Yes, 10 % of the Time

**Relocation:** Available

**Job Posting:** 11/14/2025, 12:36:11 PM

**Job Number:** 337774