Electrical Engineer - Instrumentation Lab: Fort Worth, TX

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.

This position is onsite at Bells headquarters in Fort Worth, TX.

In the Instrumentation Labs we provide the various programs decision-quality measurements. In this group you will work with many programs across in a wide range of product life cycles to ensure our aircraft can operate safely and efficiently.

You will work with established products like V-22, aircraft that are being tested for certifications like 525, new programs like MV-75, emerging products like SPRINT, and the development projects that will shape the future of flight.

With a healthy mix of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, we figure out how to get the measurements these programs need and execute those plans to acquire data that will be used for analysis and product improvement.

• Test and validate systems and individual aircraft components for structural qualification.
• Partner with our various programs to execute tests that will ensure our current products and our future products perform their intended functions.
• Set up the testing and capturing data from many different types of sensors, with various Data Acquisition systems we use to capture Test Data, including fatigue test, static test, wind tunnel, ballistic testing, and many others.
• Partner with engineers from various groups and technicians to test the next generation of aircraft systems.

• Bachelor’s degree with a Major in Electrical Engineering or a similar engineering degree with an emphasis on electrical engineering concepts. Advanced degrees will be considered as additional experience.
• Minimum 2 years of professional engineering experience involving testing or data acquisition.
• Familiarly with configuring sensors such as thermocouples, strain gages, accelerometers, and LVDT’s, preferred.
• Background involving Lab View or CAD applications such as AutoCAD would be preferred.
• Communication skills to build effective relationships with engineers and technicians while keeping projects organized, on schedule and properly updated.

• 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.

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.

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Bell Textron Inc.

US-Texas-Fort Worth

Full-time

Individual Contributor

Standard

First Shift

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Available

Onsite