Mechanical Engineering Technician - Drive Systems Test Lab: Grand Prairie, TX

Textron•Fort Worth, TX

3d•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. This position is onsite at our Drive Systems Center in Grand Prairie, TX. Drive Systems Test Lab Bring your mechanical experience and ideas to help us support the flight test and fatigue test environments at Bell. You’ll work with other technicians and engineers at Bell to assemble aircraft components and complete testing for component validation. These components will be used on flight aircraft as well as in dynamic test machines. This role is an integral part of the testing team at Bell, working to further improve component lives and certification activities across multiple platforms.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Science, Technology, or related field, or equivalent mechanical experience combined with a high school diploma.
Minimum 2 years of mechanical experience on aircraft, transportation or industrial equipment
Your own set of mechanics hand tools
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and stand for 9 hours
Ability to work 2nd shift as needed based on business needs
Strong mechanical skills with the ability to read and understand mechanical drawings, reports, specifications, and/or engineering instructions to care for, install and properly load dynamic components.
Organization skills to properly relay and document results and procedures.
Effective communication skills to build and maintain effective relationships with the DSTL and other departments at Bell.

Nice To Haves

A&P license is preferred

Responsibilities

Accountable for care and proper load application on various aircraft and test components following Engineering Laboratory Operating Procedures and Engineering Instructions.
Build and maintain test stand configurations, building test specimens, perform testing, and documenting and photographing results.
Interact with test engineers and other laboratory technicians to ensure that assigned DSTL test program requirements in the lab facilities are fulfilled.
Maintain communication with personnel in other laboratories and departments to ensure a coordinated effort is maintained and continued support of assigned tasks.
Adhere to requirements for accurate record keeping, documentation, and helicopter component assembly/installation.