Navigation Integration Engineer

Job Description - Navigation Integration Engineer (331114)

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.

Navigation Integration Engineer

A Navigation Integration Engineer is responsible for providing technical engineering development within the FLRAA Avionics Team through the architecting, developing, integrating, testing, and certifying the Navigation and Guidance System for the FLRAA program. The Navigation Integration Engineer is an integral part of a multifunctional team, working with other IPTs, suppliers and communicating with the customer.

• Design, build, test and certify the FLRAA Navigation and Guidance subsystem.
• Develop the Navigation and Guidance subsystem functionality and architecture.
• Define and decompose aircraft & system requirements.
• Direct and support validation and verification activities.
• 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.
• Identify and elevate issues that need additional engineering or business leadership assistance in a timely manner.

• Excellent communicator must be able to build and maintain effective relationships with customers, internal and external, and brief leaders/customers.
• Proficient with formal aircraft and system development processes including requirements definition, requirements allocation, requirements validation, requirements verification, integration, FAA/EASA certification, and system safety.
• Experience with integration and certification of aviation navigation systems and components, including an Embedded GPS/INS (EGI), Radar Altimeter, TACAN, VOR, ILS, etc.
• Experience with Aircraft and Navigation System Development utilizing SAE ARP
  4754, DO-160, DO-200, DO-236, AC 20-138 and 14 CFR Part 25 or 29.

• 5+ years of navigation system integration, or related airborne systems; including hardware and software integration is required.
• Self‑motivated and able to execute to team objectives.
• We are looking for 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 Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science is preferred. Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering or other Engineering degrees with applicable experience is acceptable. Advanced degrees will be considered as additional experience.

• You’ll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule.
• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO).
• 120 hours of Vacation time.
• 12–13 paid holidays per year.
• 6 weeks parental leave.
• Competitive salary.
• 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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