Flight Test Instrumentation Electrical Engineer

Textron - Fort Worth, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Fort Worth, TX

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Flight Test Instrumentation Electrical Engineer at Bell is responsible for the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of Data Acquisition Systems essential for the safe execution of development and certification test activities for both civil and military aviation programs. This role involves collaboration with various internal disciplines to ensure readiness for flight test activities, while also providing direction to technical teams and maintaining documentation related to instrumentation configurations.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain Airborne Data Acquisition Systems (ADAS) for data monitoring and recording.
• Collaborate with internal teams including Flight Test Engineers, Pilots, and Instrumentation Lab to ensure test readiness.
• Coordinate aircraft setup configurations and maintain instrumentation configuration documents.
• Provide direction to Electricians, Mechanics, and Flight Test Instrumentation Technicians.
• Generate and update electrical drawings and installation documents using CAD software.
• Adhere to best practices and procedures for quality and safe data acquisition.

Requirements

• Experience with airborne data acquisition systems, preferably with Curtiss-Wright, Safran, and Quasonix equipment.
• Experience with instrumentation sensor applications such as strain gages, accelerometers, and pressure transducers.
• Familiarity with bus protocols like 1553-B, ARINC-429, and RS-232/422/485.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with good interpersonal and organizational abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Willingness to travel up to approximately 25% of the time.
• At least 2 years of Flight Test Instrumentation or related industry experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, with advanced degrees considered as additional experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with advanced tiltrotor systems.
• Knowledge of flight test operations and procedures.

Benefits

• 9/80 work schedule allowing every other Friday off.
• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO).
• 120 hours of vacation time.
• 12-13 paid holidays per year.
• 6 weeks of parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor access.
• Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups.