Guidance and Navigation Engineering

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 Bell 525 Relentless, Bell’s Autonomous Pod Transport (APT), and Bell's High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) program, a next generation stop-fold tilt-rotor. This position is onsite in Fort Worth.



Guidance and Navigation Engineer

A Guidance and Navigation Engineer is responsible for providing technical engineering development within the FLRAA Avionics Team through the architecting, developing, integrating, testing, and certifying components related to Flight Management and Flight Director for the FLRAA program.

The Guidance and Navigation Engineer is an integral part of a multifunctional team, working with other IPTs, and communicating with the customer.

What you’ll be doing as a Guidance and Navigation Engineer

• Design, build, test and certify key software components of the FLRAA Flight Management and Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) systems. Self-motivated and able to execute to team objectives.
• Develop and review architecture models and allocated requirements to subsystems & software 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.
  
  

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 Flight Management Systems, Flight Directors, or Autonomous Systems and Sensors.
• Experience with software AGILE and DevOps processes.
• Experience in Model Based System Engineering is preferred.
• 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.
• Demonstrated Communication Skills needed to brief top-level management, customers, and/or large groups on an occasional-to-frequent basis
  
  

What you need to be successful:

• At least 5 years of in the development of Flight Management, Flight Director, or related airborne systems; including hardware and software integration is required.
• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or Electrical Engineering is preferred. Mechanical Engineering or Other Engineering degrees with applicable experience is acceptable.
• Advanced degrees will be considered as additional experience and also related degrees with relevant experience will be considered.
  
  

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 (remove for bargained employees)
• 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.

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 Field

Engineering

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Standard

Shift

First Shift

Relocation

Available

Job Posting

02/27/2025, 9:50:12 AM