What are the responsibilities and job description for the Flight Control Systems Engineer (Part Time) position at Bell Flight?
We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, we are shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.
What you’ll be doing as a Flight Control Systems Engineer:
DESIGN AND TEST
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 MV-75 Valor Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA), part of the US Army’s Future Vertical Lift (FVL) modernization effort, and a next generation stop-fold tilt-rotor as part of the DARPA SPRINT program. We are also developing the Bell 525 Relentless and designing upgrade kits for the legacy fleet.
Skills You Bring To this Role:
Experience in embedded system development in areas such as: System architecture design, derivation of system, software, and component level requirements, design and development of system architecture, system redundancy management, fault management, crew alerting, flight management, aircraft autonomy, actuation (hydraulic or electric), and system integration, verification, and validation in desktop integrated lab environments, pilot in the loop simulated environments, and/or on flight test aircraft.
We are looking for inquisitive and driven engineers with a passion to innovate. You’ll need a Bachelor’s degree, with a Major in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science being preferred. Advanced degrees will be considered as additional experience. Related degrees with relevant experience will be considered.
Textron Relocation Assistance policy is in effect / applies for these positions for candidates who qualify
It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together. #CJ
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.
Preference given to Veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces.
Recruiting Company
Bell Textron Inc.
Primary Location
US-Texas-Fort Worth
Job Field
Engineering
Schedule
Part-time
Job Level
Individual Contributor
Job Type
Standard
Shift
First Shift
Travel
Yes, 10 % of the Time
Relocation
Available
Job Posting
03/20/2026, 12:46:44 PM
What you’ll be doing as a Flight Control Systems Engineer:
DESIGN AND TEST
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 MV-75 Valor Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA), part of the US Army’s Future Vertical Lift (FVL) modernization effort, and a next generation stop-fold tilt-rotor as part of the DARPA SPRINT program. We are also developing the Bell 525 Relentless and designing upgrade kits for the legacy fleet.
Skills You Bring To this Role:
Experience in embedded system development in areas such as: System architecture design, derivation of system, software, and component level requirements, design and development of system architecture, system redundancy management, fault management, crew alerting, flight management, aircraft autonomy, actuation (hydraulic or electric), and system integration, verification, and validation in desktop integrated lab environments, pilot in the loop simulated environments, and/or on flight test aircraft.
- Experience/Familiarity with the Development and test in accordance with appropriate commercial or military regulatory requirements, such as: RTCA DO-160, MIL-STD-810, RTCA DO-178, RTCA DO-254, SAE ARP4754A, SAE ARP4761, AMACC, 14 CFR Part 27 and Part 29 for commercial and military qualification and certification of aircraft systems
- Experience/Familiarity with software development in an embedded or real-time operating systems (RTOS) environment utilizing Model Based Design (MBD) techniques with tools such as MathWorks MATLAB / Simulink with Stateflow and Embedded Coder.
- Experience/Familiarity with the hardware and software associated with Flight Control Systems, Avionics, Electrical System, engine controllers (e.g. FADECs), inertial sensors, air data computers, analog sensors, mission systems, crew stations, and/or actuation devices
- Experience/Familiarity with System Safety Assessments, Failure Hazard Analysis, and Certification/Test plans
- Multiple levels will be considered for this position with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
We are looking for inquisitive and driven engineers with a passion to innovate. You’ll need a Bachelor’s degree, with a Major in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science being preferred. Advanced degrees will be considered as additional experience. Related degrees with relevant experience will be considered.
Textron Relocation Assistance policy is in effect / applies for these positions for candidates who qualify
It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together. #CJ
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.
Preference given to Veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces.
Recruiting Company
Bell Textron Inc.
Primary Location
US-Texas-Fort Worth
Job Field
Engineering
Schedule
Part-time
Job Level
Individual Contributor
Job Type
Standard
Shift
First Shift
Travel
Yes, 10 % of the Time
Relocation
Available
Job Posting
03/20/2026, 12:46:44 PM