Electronic Design Lab (EDL) - Engineering Technician

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 aircraft.

This position is onsite in Fort Worth, TX.

Electronic Design Lab (EDL) - Engineering Technician

Bring your experience and technical skills to help us develop and fabricate new electronic solutions on the leading edge of vertical flight innovation. You'll be assembling aircraft cabling, surface mounted circuits, and special test equipment supporting aircraft development through every phase, from research and development to legacy sustainment.

What you'll be doing as an Engineering Technician

• Building test boxes, cables and wiring harnesses, and printed circuit board prototypes in close collaboration with design engineers.
• Reading manufacturing drawings to assemble test stations or aircraft assemblies (Black Boxes).
• Performing troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of test bench and lab infrastructure equipment.
• Working with SMT equipment and performing modifications to SMT circuit boards.

Skills You Bring To this Role

• Experienced in electronic build tasks including aircraft cable assembly and PCB soldering.
• Able to read and understand aircraft level wiring diagrams.
• Able to read and understand mechanical drawings and diagrams for metal fabrication and assemblies.
• Familiar with the use of test equipment, trouble shooting and repair of wiring, and isolation.
• Experience wiring serial data interfaces including ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, RS422, RS232, Ethernet, IEEE-488.

Skills You Bring To this Role

• Experienced in electronic build tasks including aircraft cable assembly and PCB soldering.
• Able to read and understand aircraft level wiring diagrams.
• Able to read and understand mechanical drawings and diagrams for metal fabrication and assemblies.
• Familiar with the use of test equipment, trouble shooting and repair of wiring, and isolation.
• Experience wiring serial data interfaces including ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, RS422, RS232, Ethernet, IEEE-488.

What you need to be successful

• Associate Degree in Engineering, preferred
• High School Diploma
• Minimum 6 years of experience completing technical work (electronics, cables, circuit boards, and/or wiring) within the avionics industry
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Level DoD Security Clearance

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.