Propulsion Integration & Analysis Engineer

Textron•Fort Worth, TX

34d•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. 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. Propulsion Integration & Analysis The successful candidate will be deployed to the Mechanical Systems Engineering Team to lead the propulsion system integration, build, and testing efforts for the demonstrator aircraft. The demonstrator aircraft is currently undergoing design and development to final drawing release which will be followed by manufacturing build and testing activities for its flight test demonstration. The demonstrator aircraft will be the first tilt-rotorcraft capable of transitioning from rotor borne flight into a high-speed jet aircraft. Its ability to move from proprotor flight to jet mode flight is enabled by its unique propulsion system. The Mechanical Systems Engineering Team is highly collaborative as the propulsion system integrates with all aspects of the development aircraft.

Requirements

Propulsion-related systems integration experience, including engine bay cooling, engine mounting, fire protection, etc.
Rotorcraft flight test monitoring and data reduction
Engine supplier management experience
Propulsion System Integration experience
Engine and/or APU Integration experience
Manufacturing and fabrication support of propulsion systems
Familiarity with engine performance models
Experience with CATIA
Microsoft Office proficiency
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.Related degrees with relevant experience will be considered.
Minimum 10 years of propulsion engineering experience

Responsibilities

Coordinate all engine supplier activities and deliverables to support plane design, build, and test
Integration of engines into the aircraft (including engine inlets, exhaust, and mounts)
Presentation of propulsion system content at program reviews and meetings
Support design release, manufacturing development, and fabrication of SPRINT propulsion systems components, assemblies, and installations
Support aircraft ground and flight testing at off-site facilities
Support program management of propulsion activities
Travel to off-site assembly and test facilities as well as engine supplier facilities based on business needs