MV-75 AIRCRAFT SOFTWARE INTEGRATION MANAGER

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 role is located on site in Bell Fort Worth, TX headquarters with occasional travel as required per business needs.

MV-75 AIRCRAFT SOFTWARE INTEGRATION MANAGER:

Bring your experience and ideas and help us develop and integrate software for the MV-75 FLRAA program. You will be responsible for aircraft level software integration to include: development schedules, supplier coordination, data artifact management, aircraft software integration plans, software release documentation, and customer collaboration.

This manager position will establish and lead a group to manage the software deliverables and ensure coordination and compliance with contract requirements.

Your team will collaborate with internal software development teams, software suppliers, software safety, cyber, Technical Fellows (TFs), and subsystem design Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to successfully deliver software to satisfy program schedule.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING AS THE AIRCRAFT SOFTWARE INTEGRATION MANAGER:

• Create and manage a team of Software and Project Engineers to meet program goals and schedule.
• Planning your team’s detailed tasks and estimating the budget to execute program schedule.
• Responsible for the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for software development, integration, and delivery to the MV-75 aircraft.
• Coordinate with design IPTs and suppliers to produce software Contract Data Requirements List deliverables per the IMS.
• Support the review of software Supplier Data Requirements List (SDRLs) submittals for design IPTs.
• Manage weapon system level software development plans which defines the process for inclusion of cyber and safety objectives with DO-178C, joint participation with the USG customer, and aircraft software documentation and installation on the MV-75 aircraft.
• Owns all software metrics and progress tracking for program status reviews.
• Lead the software development working group with the USG customer to coordinate deliverables, software Critical Design Reviews (CDRs), software Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), test witnessing, and management of program software risks.
  
  

SKILLS YOU BRING TO THIS ROLE:

• Software configuration management experience.
• Management and leadership skills specific to leading teams to meet established goals and objectives.
• Organization, coordination, and collaboration skills to plan and manage programmatic objectives.
• Clear and effective communication at all levels within an organization.
• Civil certification or military qualification experience is desired.
  
  

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science is required. Mechanical or other related degrees may be considered with applicable experience.
• Must be able to gain and maintain a US Govt Secret Security Clearance
• At have least 5 years aircraft engineering experience developing software including software integration for aircraft.
• 2 years of management in software development is preferred.
• Knowledge of DO-178C process demonstrated through execution developing airborne software
• Understanding of certification of airborne system/software processes (DO-178C, DO-297, DO-326, DO-254, and ARP 4754A) is desired.
• DO-178C DAL A development experience preferred
  
  

WHAT WE OFFER YOU IN RETURN:

• 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
  
  

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.

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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)., Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. , 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.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.

Recruiting Company

Bell Textron Inc.

Primary Location

US-Texas-Fort Worth

Job Field

Engineering

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Manager with Direct Reports

Job Type

Experienced

Shift

First Shift

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Relocation

Unavailable

Worksite

Onsite

Job Posting

09/09/2025, 7:49:05 PM