Electrical Systems Integration Test Engineer

Textron•Fort Worth, TX

9h•Onsite

About The Position

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. The MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) is the Premier Vertical Lift military program in the world. Bell's MV-75 FLRAA aircraft will become the Army's primary assault aircraft for the next 30 years, sunsetting UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters and advancing the Army's assault capabilities. The MV-75 program is utilizing the latest in cutting edge technology to expand the United States Army’s tactical advantage in future conflicts. The Bell MV-75 team seeks the top engineering talents from around the industry to design, develop, and deliver the world’s next-generation military aircraft. This position is onsite at the Systems Integration Lab at the Flight Research Center facility located in South Arlington, TX. FLRAA Electrical Systems IPT Overview The Electrical Systems Integrated Product Team (IPT) is responsible for developing and integrating aircraft electrical power generation & distribution subsystem and interior/exterior lighting. The team will perform system and software integration, requirements management, system safety assessment, validation and verification testing in systems integration labs, airworthiness qualification, and flight test of these systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required, major in Electrical or Computer Engineering preferred. Related Engineering degrees with relevant experience will be considered.
Looking for Engineers at all levels: with at least 2 years of relevant engineering experience in aerospace industry is required. Engineers with 10+ years experience should also apply.
Experience with electrical schematics
Ability to perform avionics / electrical system testing in a systems integration lab
Ability to analyze and resolve hardware/software integration issues as they arise during test.
Familiarity with some of the following standards: RTCA DO-160, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, RTCA DO-178, RTCA DO-254, SAE ARP4754A, SAE ARP4761, 14 CFR Part 27 and Part 29 for commercial and military qualification and certification of aircraft systems
Ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams to inform schedule priorities
Experience with avionics electrical interfaces including analog, digital, discrete I/O
Familiarity with data protocols; ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, CAN, Ethernet

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with MBSE and SysML, Cameo Systems Modeler or similar
We are looking for inquisitive and driven engineers with a passion to innovate.

Responsibilities

Coordinating with and managing electrical and avionics system suppliers in the development, integration, and testing of electrical/lighting subsystem components to include processor-based control units, software, high power electrical distribution and switching, and visible/InfraRed lighting
Development of test requirements to drive systems integration lab and flight test aircraft instrumentation design
Perform hardware and software integration testing of multiple systems operating together in a systems integration lab
Coordinating with teams from other test disciplines including avionics, flight controls, hydraulics, and technicians.