Mission Systems Test Engineer

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 role is located in both Fort Worth, TX headquarters and the Classified SIL in Arlington, TX with occasional travel to Amarillo, TX and Huntsville, AL as required per business needs.

Mission System Test Engineer(s), MV-75 (Across Multiple Levels)

Bring your experience and ideas and help us test the aircraft of the future in our Systems Integration labs (SIL). You will be guiding the integration and testing across mission systems including sensors, communications, navigation and many more. You'll work with test pilots, Integrated Product Teams and technicians to support the development, buildup, and testing of the next generation of aircraft systems. Y ou will ensure that all the aircraft subsystems and software meet design and safety requirements for the most efficient and safe platform for the pilots and crew through development and execution of a comprehensive and effective testing program.

You will be doing end-to-end testing of mission system components and software that support 16 mission subsystem.

What You'll Be Doing as a Mission System Test Engineer:

• Create and execute comprehensive aircraft level test plans by leveraging safety analysis, failure modes, and hazards assessments from all Mission Systems subsystems.
• Manage aircraft and System Integration Lab (SIL) hardware and software installation, buildup, and conformity on the next generation platforms.
• Lead mission systems test readiness activities including resource management, scheduling, and artifact submission for the next generation of Bell aircraft.
• Work with subsystem and software engineers responsible for the development of software and hardware systems.
• Work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams to define and solve problems as they arise during test and eval of the integrated systems.
• Work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams to adhere and execute an effective test program.

Skills You Bring To this Role:

• Knowledge of one or more mission systems components including but not limited to degraded visual equipment, aircraft survivability equipment, communication equipment, cockpit displays and controls, MUM-T.
• Experience in developing and running end-to-end aircraft or mission system level tests and integration plans in a SIL environment.
• Experience in coordinating and leading cross functional teams to execute per testing plans.
• Experience in leading technical discussions regarding aircraft functionality, testing readiness, hardware/software conformity, with stakeholders of various levels of subject matter proficiency.
• Knowledge of one or more communication standards such as ARINC 429, RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, MIL-STD-1553 and Networking (TCP/IP, TSN, DDS).
• Experience in developing and running on-aircraft Functional Test Procedures (FTPs), and supporting flight test activities to include troubleshooting, pre and post flight briefs, and telemetry support is desired.
• Knowledge of regulatory guidance and program planning related to aircraft test programs, and experience working with programs to ensure adherence to the associated program plans.
• Experience with test environment accreditation activities such as model substantiation, configuration management, accreditation plan buildup and delivery, is desired.
• Understanding of certification of airborne system/software processes (DO-178C, DO-297, DO-326, DO-254, and ARP 4754A) is desired.

What You Need to Be Successful:

• Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science is required. Related degrees with relevant experience will be considered. Advanced degrees will be considered as additional experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of developing and executing aircraft system test plans in a Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) System Integration Lab (SIL) environment. Additional years of experience is preferred.

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.

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