What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Systems Integration Test Engineer position at Bell Flight?
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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.
What you’ll be doing as an Electrical Systems Integration Testing Engineer:
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.
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information.
Recruiting Company
Bell Textron Inc.
Primary Location
US-Texas-Fort Worth
Job Field
Engineering
Schedule
Full-time
Job Level
Individual Contributor
Job Type
Standard
Shift
First Shift
Travel
Yes, 10 % of the Time
Relocation
Available
Worksite
Onsite
Job Posting
04/01/2026, 4:36:55 PM
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.
What you’ll be doing as an Electrical Systems Integration Testing Engineer:
- 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.
- 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
- Familiarity with MBSE and SysML, Cameo Systems Modeler or similar
- We are looking for inquisitive and driven engineers with a passion to innovate.
- 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
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.
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information.
Recruiting Company
Bell Textron Inc.
Primary Location
US-Texas-Fort Worth
Job Field
Engineering
Schedule
Full-time
Job Level
Individual Contributor
Job Type
Standard
Shift
First Shift
Travel
Yes, 10 % of the Time
Relocation
Available
Worksite
Onsite
Job Posting
04/01/2026, 4:36:55 PM