Avionics Systems Engineer

Textron - Fort Worth, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Fort Worth, TX

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Avionics Systems Engineer plays a crucial role in the development of the Bell Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA), which is set to become the primary assault aircraft for the U.S. Army over the next 30 years. This position involves designing, developing, and integrating software components for air vehicle subsystems, utilizing cutting-edge technology to enhance the Army's tactical capabilities. The engineer will work closely with various teams to ensure the successful delivery of system requirements and validation activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop architecture models for software components.
• Write high level requirements for software components.
• Perform SysML Modeling in MagicDraw/Cameo.
• Generate system functional requirements from stakeholder expectation.
• Validate and verify system requirements.
• Coordinate with Internal and External teams, suppliers, and peers to generate and execute project/design plans and reviews.
• Develop test cases to verify the system under test.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system integration/verification issues.
• Manage and coordinate issues, problem reports, and change requests to closure.
• Coordinate design changes and deliveries with Safety, Security, and Certification organizations.
• Ensure timely delivery of systems requirements, integrated validation/verification activities, and issue resolution.
• Escalate issues that need additional engineering or business leadership assistance in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science is required.
• At least 2 years' work experience in a similar engineering environment, but hiring at all skill levels for this position.
• Experience in developing or designing within an Avionics Environment.
• Experience with MBSE tools (e.g., EA Sparx, IBM Rhapsody, Magic Draw), CM tools (e.g., SVN, Clearcase, git, Dimensions).
• Experience with engineering processes including requirements definition, validation, verification, integration, embedded software, electronic systems, FAA/EASA/NAA certification, cyber and system safety.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with DO-297, DO-178 and/or DO-331 process assurance experience is a plus.
• Prior experience working on A653 partition-based operating system is a plus.
• Able to communicate directly with senior leadership inside and outside the company.
• Self-motivated and able to track and report performance to cost and schedule.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).

Benefits

• 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